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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 -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 VeljanoskiEmil Risteski
Current rating (STD)2296+412408-8
Peak rating2327 · Jun 20232416 · Apr 2026
Peak age1922
World rank now#4,239#1,526
World rank peak#3,402#1,422
Federation rank now#16#4
Games (career, STD)628719
Months active151128
% white wins51%52%
% black wins52%44%
TPR last 12m (STD)21912417
Activity 12m (games)201143

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

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