Prepare against Zoran Kostadinovski
North Macedonia · World #64,007 classical · FIDE ID 15002373
When preparing against Zoran Kostadinovski, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Zoran Kostadinovski, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Kostadinovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Kostadinovski 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 | 1,842 | 2,125 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,987 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 89 | 65 | 112 | 33.5% |
| As White | 134 | 46 | 33 | 55 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 132 | 43 | 32 | 57 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Kostadinovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Kostadinovski's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 71.6% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 24 | 17.9% | 39.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kostadinovski usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kostadinovski usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kostadinovski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kostadinovski usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kostadinovski usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kostadinovski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 54.9% | 64.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 21.1% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 66.7% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.6% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.1% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Zoran Kostadinovski's chess games
All 266 games by Zoran Kostadinovski 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: 89 wins, 65 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 16/5/7 | 57.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Vladimir Micov | 2,256 | FRM Cup 11th | B07 |
| Jul 2002 | Vlado Stevchev | 2,182 | Macedonian Open | E22 |
| Aug 2010 | Veso Avram | 2,143 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | A06 |
| Oct 2025 | M Babula | 2,132 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | E70 |
| Dec 2019 | Vladimir Trkaljanov | 2,125 | Skopje Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 41 | 19.5 | 1,798 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 33 | 16 | 1,927 |
| ch-FRM | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,636 |
| 24th ch-FRM Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 25th ch-FRM Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,672 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-Skopje | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Kostadinovski's chess games?
266 games by Zoran Kostadinovski, 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 Zoran Kostadinovski has played.
What does Zoran Kostadinovski play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Zoran Kostadinovski opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Kostadinovski answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Zoran Kostadinovski play as White?
As White, Zoran Kostadinovski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Kostadinovski play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Kostadinovski most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Zoran Kostadinovski's FIDE rating?
Zoran Kostadinovski is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Zoran Kostadinovski played?
Our database contains 266 games by Zoran Kostadinovski, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 65 draws, 112 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Kostadinovski?
266 games by Zoran Kostadinovski 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.