Prepare against Aleksandar Indjic
GM · Serbia · World #152 classical · FIDE ID 911925
When preparing against Aleksandar Indjic, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 40.4% over 94 games.
Our database contains 5,598 games by Aleksandar Indjic, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Indjic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Indjic 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 | 2,598 | 2,661 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,569 | 2,598 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,657 | 2,670 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,598 | 3,147 | 1,102 | 1,349 | 56.2% |
| As White | 2,816 | 1,676 | 538 | 602 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 2,782 | 1,471 | 564 | 747 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Indjic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Indjic's side.
First moves as White (2,810 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,732 | 61.6% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 502 | 17.9% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 295 | 10.5% | 73.4% |
| c4 | 196 | 7.0% | 67.9% |
| e3 | 25 | 0.9% | 64.0% |
| Nc3 | 16 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Indjic usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Indjic usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Indjic usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Indjic usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Indjic usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Indjic usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 481 | 38.6% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 408 | 32.7% | 60.2% |
| d6 | 98 | 7.9% | 61.2% |
| g6 | 87 | 7.0% | 67.2% |
| c6 | 74 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 39 | 3.1% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (997 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 774 | 77.6% | 64.6% |
| g6 | 83 | 8.3% | 65.7% |
| d5 | 79 | 7.9% | 63.3% |
| d6 | 33 | 3.3% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 1.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 1.0% | 55.0% |
Aleksandar Indjic's chess games
All 5,598 games by Aleksandar Indjic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 3,147 wins, 1,102 draws, 1,349 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 316 | 189/60/67 | 59.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 173 | 90/39/44 | 52.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 170 | 92/41/37 | 54.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 120 | 80/21/19 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 112 | 62/32/18 | 55.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 108 | 76/10/22 | 70.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 82 | 50/8/24 | 61.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 81 | 62/4/15 | 76.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 75 | 45/16/14 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 69 | 46/9/14 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 372 | 199/67/106 | 53.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 241 | 143/43/55 | 59.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 179 | 100/43/36 | 55.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 165 | 92/27/46 | 55.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 138 | 66/26/46 | 47.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 94 | 38/31/25 | 40.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 93 | 51/12/30 | 54.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 73 | 43/10/20 | 58.9% |
| A33 | English Opening | 73 | 39/17/17 | 53.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 73 | 36/18/19 | 49.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | A42 |
| Mar 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Dec 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,804 | Wch Blitz | E97 |
| Aug 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,778 | Titled Tue | A21 |
| Jul 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,641 | 1,849 | 2,576 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 104 | 63.5 | 2,692 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 84 | 50.5 | 2,489 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 73 | 46.5 | 2,626 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 65 | 31.5 | 2,535 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 62 | 42.5 | 2,528 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 52 | 30 | 2,566 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,547 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Andreikin (44 games) · Alexey Sarana (34 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (32 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (27 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (27 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (23 games) · Vladimir Fedoseev (21 games) · Jeffery Xiong (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Indjic's chess games?
5,598 games by Aleksandar Indjic, from Oct 2008 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 Aleksandar Indjic has played.
What does Aleksandar Indjic play on the first move as White?
Across 2,810 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Indjic opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Indjic answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Indjic play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Indjic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (316 games, 59.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (173 games, 52.0% win rate); Slav Defense (170 games, 54.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,816 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Indjic play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Indjic most often plays: Benoni Defense (372 games, 53.5% win rate); Modern Defense (241 games, 59.3% win rate); Indian Defense (179 games, 55.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,782 games.
What is Aleksandar Indjic's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Indjic is currently rated 2,598 in classical chess, 2,569 in rapid and 2,657 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,661 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Aleksandar Indjic played?
Our database contains 5,598 games by Aleksandar Indjic, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 3,147 wins, 1,102 draws, 1,349 losses (56.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Indjic?
5,598 games by Aleksandar Indjic 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.