Prepare against Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic
Serbia · World #33,031 classical · FIDE ID 918830
When preparing against Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 359 games by Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic 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 | 1,969 | 2,151 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,217 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,193 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 126 | 85 | 148 | 35.1% |
| As White | 174 | 66 | 44 | 64 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 185 | 60 | 41 | 84 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 78.2% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 18 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 10.3% | 52.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Arandjelovic usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Arandjelovic usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Arandjelovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Arandjelovic usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Arandjelovic usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Arandjelovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 94.9% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 48.1% | 52.0% |
| f5 | 16 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic's chess games
All 359 games by Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic 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: 126 wins, 85 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Branimir Certic | 2,420 | Nis Open | A40 |
| Oct 2008 | Stanoje Jovic | 2,322 | chT3-SRB South | A53 |
| Aug 2013 | Dario Dutina | 2,294 | 11th Velika Gorica Open | B23 |
| Aug 2013 | Marijan Kristovic | 2,284 | 11th Velika Gorica Open | A52 |
| Dec 2022 | Tudor-Vlad Sfarlog | 2,283 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nis Open | 2013 | 32 | 16 | 2,158 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 23 | 5 | 2,116 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2016 | 21 | 8 | 2,118 |
| ch-Paracin | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,046 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Paracin Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic's chess games?
359 games by Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic, 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 Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic has played.
What does Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic played?
Our database contains 359 games by Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 85 draws, 148 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic?
359 games by Aleksandar Z Arandjelovic 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.