Prepare against Zarko Selkovski
North Macedonia · World #32,906 classical · FIDE ID 15001490
Our database contains 209 games by Zarko Selkovski, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zarko Selkovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zarko Selkovski before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,970 | 2,098 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,026 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 68 | 54 | 87 | 32.5% |
| As White | 99 | 44 | 23 | 32 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 110 | 24 | 31 | 55 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zarko Selkovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zarko Selkovski's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 86.9% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 11.1% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Selkovski usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Selkovski usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Selkovski usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Selkovski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Selkovski usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Selkovski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 69.6% | 44.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.6% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Zarko Selkovski's chess games
All 209 games by Zarko Selkovski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 68 wins, 54 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Toni Lazov | 2,223 | 24th ch-FRM Open | B92 |
| Jul 2015 | Vasko Jovanoski | 2,160 | 24th chT-FRM | C02 |
| Jul 2017 | Kire Nikoloski | 2,152 | chT-FRM 16th | B41 |
| Dec 2018 | Ljupcho Gjorshev | 2,098 | ch-FRM Open | B41 |
| Jun 2022 | Franco Antonini | 2,082 | 9th chT-IBCA World blind | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2023 | 35 | 19.5 | 1,849 |
| 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,024 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,879 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-FRM | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,074 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zarko Selkovski's chess games?
209 games by Zarko Selkovski, from Jan 2005 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zarko Selkovski has played.
What does Zarko Selkovski play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Zarko Selkovski opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zarko Selkovski answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zarko Selkovski play as White?
As White, Zarko Selkovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zarko Selkovski play as Black?
As Black, Zarko Selkovski most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Zarko Selkovski's FIDE rating?
Zarko Selkovski is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Zarko Selkovski played?
Our database contains 209 games by Zarko Selkovski, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 54 draws, 87 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zarko Selkovski?
209 games by Zarko Selkovski reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.