Andrej Veljanoski vs Emil Risteski
Andrej Veljanoski (22, FM, MKD) and Emil Risteski (22, IM, MKD) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Risteski leads with 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bozicen rapid sahovski turnir drew. With current classical ratings of 2296 and 2408, the Elo model gives Risteski a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 2408 (Δ -112)
With Andrej Veljanoski as white
27% Andrej23% draw49% Emil
With Emil Risteski as white
20% Andrej20% draw60% Emil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrej Veljanoski | Emil Risteski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296+41 | 2408-8 |
| Peak rating | 2327 · Jun 2023 | 2416 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #4,239 | #1,526 |
| World rank peak | #3,402 | #1,422 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 628 | 719 |
| Months active | 151 | 128 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 52% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2191 | 2417 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 201 | 143 |
Best Win
Andrej Veljanoski
Emil Risteski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrej Veljanoski
Emil Risteski