Nikola Nikolovski vs Emil Risteski
Nikola Nikolovski (28, IM, MKD) and Emil Risteski (22, IM, MKD) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Nikolovski leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2388 and 2408, the Elo model gives Risteski a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2388 vs 2408 (Δ -20)
With Nikola Nikolovski as white
38% Nikola28% draw34% Emil
With Emil Risteski as white
30% Nikola25% draw45% Emil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikola Nikolovski | Emil Risteski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2388 | 2408-8 |
| Peak rating | 2454 · Feb 2020 | 2416 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,889 | #1,526 |
| World rank peak | #1,163 | #1,422 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 934 | 719 |
| Months active | 180 | 128 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 54% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2254 | 2417 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 108 | 152 |
Best Win
Nikola Nikolovski
Emil Risteski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikola Nikolovski
Emil Risteski