Prepare against Aleksa Strikovic
GM · Serbia · World #1,803 classical · FIDE ID 900150
When preparing against Aleksa Strikovic, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.7% over 74 games.
Our database contains 2,891 games by Aleksa Strikovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksa Strikovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksa Strikovic 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 | 2,393 | 2,573 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,608 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,396 | 2,606 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,891 | 1,472 | 879 | 538 | 50.9% |
| As White | 1,476 | 820 | 424 | 232 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 1,415 | 652 | 455 | 306 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksa Strikovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksa Strikovic's side.
First moves as White (1,476 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 650 | 44.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 544 | 36.9% | 73.4% |
| Nf3 | 242 | 16.4% | 71.5% |
| d4 | 30 | 2.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.5% | 92.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Strikovic usually continues c3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Strikovic usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Strikovic usually continues d3 (67.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 73.4% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Strikovic usually continues Nc3 (81.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Strikovic usually continues Nc3 (70.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Strikovic usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (654 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 276 | 42.2% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 260 | 39.8% | 73.1% |
| e5 | 60 | 9.2% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 40 | 6.1% | 51.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 1.5% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (545 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 327 | 60.0% | 63.5% |
| Nf6 | 127 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 37 | 6.8% | 70.3% |
| d5 | 30 | 5.5% | 51.7% |
| f5 | 16 | 2.9% | 71.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.7% | 12.5% |
Aleksa Strikovic's chess games
All 2,891 games by Aleksa Strikovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,472 wins, 879 draws, 538 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 160 | 101/36/23 | 63.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 148 | 86/35/27 | 58.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 146 | 83/34/29 | 56.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 118 | 54/44/20 | 45.8% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 82 | 47/26/9 | 57.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 82 | 42/32/8 | 51.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 56 | 31/15/10 | 55.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 27/7/11 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 41 | 23/11/7 | 56.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 39 | 27/10/2 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 263 | 114/73/76 | 43.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 189 | 127/33/29 | 67.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 93 | 28/41/23 | 30.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 92 | 40/33/19 | 43.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 89 | 43/30/16 | 48.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 74 | 22/35/17 | 29.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 66 | 52/3/11 | 78.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 64 | 28/24/12 | 43.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 49 | 21/22/6 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 20/14/11 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,694 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B3 | B07 |
| Oct 2006 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,680 | 3rd Calvia Open | B01 |
| May 2004 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,666 | Canarias en Red Final | B20 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Shirov | 2,655 | Oviedo Rapid 45 | B09 |
| Sep 2009 | Loek Van Wely | 2,650 | Fernando Marcote Memorial Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 109 | 69 | 2,545 |
| chT-POR | 2017 | 83 | 60.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 60 | 33.5 | 2,491 |
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 48 | 23.5 | 2,478 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1997 | 33 | 24 | 2,580 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 31 | 20.5 | 2,538 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2023 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,432 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2022 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,435 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg Korneev (16 games) · Bojan Kurajica (16 games) · Dragan Barlov (15 games) · David Larino Nieto (15 games) · Daniel H. Campora (13 games) · Branko Damljanovic (13 games) · Stefan Djuric (13 games) · Milan Drasko (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksa Strikovic's chess games?
2,891 games by Aleksa Strikovic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Aleksa Strikovic has played.
What does Aleksa Strikovic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,476 games with White in our database, Aleksa Strikovic opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksa Strikovic answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Aleksa Strikovic play as White?
As White, Aleksa Strikovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (160 games, 63.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (148 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian (146 games, 56.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,476 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksa Strikovic play as Black?
As Black, Aleksa Strikovic most often plays: Philidor (263 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (189 games, 67.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (93 games, 30.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,415 games.
What is Aleksa Strikovic's FIDE rating?
Aleksa Strikovic is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,396 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Aleksa Strikovic played?
Our database contains 2,891 games by Aleksa Strikovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,472 wins, 879 draws, 538 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksa Strikovic?
2,891 games by Aleksa Strikovic 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.