Prepare against Zoran Tancev
North Macedonia · World #5,893 classical · FIDE ID 15001113
Our database contains 92 games by Zoran Tancev, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Tancev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Tancev 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 | 2,250 | 2,284 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,340 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,324 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 42 | 21 | 29 | 45.7% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 78.0% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 20.0% | 65.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Tancev usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tancev usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tancev usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Tancev usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Tancev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Tancev usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
Zoran Tancev's chess games
All 92 games by Zoran Tancev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 42 wins, 21 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,410 | chT-FRM 18th | D12 |
| Dec 2010 | Marjan Mitkov | 2,410 | ch-Skopje Open | E11 |
| Aug 2008 | Georgi Filev | 2,395 | 17th chT-FRM | E76 |
| Aug 2009 | Vanco Stamenkov | 2,342 | chT-FRM 18th | A16 |
| Aug 2008 | Riste Menkinoski | 2,288 | 17th chT-FRM | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Skopje Open | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 15 | 11 | 2,141 |
| 23rd ch-FRM Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,277 |
| chT-FRM 18th | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,460 |
| 20th chT-FRM | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 2,152 |
| 32nd chT-FRM | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| 17th chT-FRM | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Tancev's chess games?
92 games by Zoran Tancev, from Oct 2008 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 Tancev has played.
What does Zoran Tancev play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Zoran Tancev opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nh3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Tancev answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Zoran Tancev play as White?
As White, Zoran Tancev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Tancev play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Tancev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Zoran Tancev's FIDE rating?
Zoran Tancev is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Zoran Tancev played?
Our database contains 92 games by Zoran Tancev, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 21 draws, 29 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Tancev?
92 games by Zoran Tancev 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.