Prepare against Aleksandar Kutanjac
Serbia · World #12,226 classical · FIDE ID 987697
When preparing against Aleksandar Kutanjac, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Aleksandar Kutanjac, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Kutanjac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Kutanjac 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 | 2,138 | 2,264 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,216 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,225 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 35 | 33 | 48 | 30.2% |
| As White | 67 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Kutanjac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Kutanjac's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 98.5% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kutanjac usually continues Bf4 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kutanjac usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kutanjac usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kutanjac usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 86.2% | 38.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Aleksandar Kutanjac's chess games
All 116 games by Aleksandar Kutanjac in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 33 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 33 | 9/11/13 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Yury Garifulin | 2,270 | 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U20 | D01 |
| May 2026 | David Sarenac | 2,252 | NIKOLA KARAKLAJIĆ CUP 2026 | B10 |
| Jul 2025 | Dragan B Popovic | 2,220 | Serbia Open | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Aanjaneya Phatak | 2,189 | Belgrade Serbia Open | C18 |
| Jul 2024 | Sarp Sahin | 2,187 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 19 | 6 | 2,131 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,915 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,038 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,008 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,127 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,020 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U20 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Kutanjac's chess games?
116 games by Aleksandar Kutanjac, from Aug 2019 to Aug 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 Kutanjac has played.
What does Aleksandar Kutanjac play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Kutanjac opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Kutanjac answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Kutanjac play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Kutanjac's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Kutanjac play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Kutanjac most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Aleksandar Kutanjac's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Kutanjac is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aleksandar Kutanjac played?
Our database contains 116 games by Aleksandar Kutanjac, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 33 draws, 48 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Kutanjac?
116 games by Aleksandar Kutanjac 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.