Prepare against Alija Muratovic
GM · Serbia · World #1,218 classical · FIDE ID 921661
Our database contains 137 games by Alija Muratovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alija Muratovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alija Muratovic 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 | 2,432 | 2,513 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,505 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,497 | 2,513 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 62 | 40 | 35 | 45.3% |
| As White | 69 | 34 | 21 | 14 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alija Muratovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alija Muratovic's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 95.7% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Muratovic usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Muratovic usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Muratovic usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Muratovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 86.5% | 51.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 81.3% |
Alija Muratovic's chess games
All 137 games by Alija Muratovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 62 wins, 40 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,505 | Tivat Open | E51 |
| Jan 2003 | Julian Radulski | 2,488 | chT-Serbia central | C85 |
| Jan 2008 | Evgeni Janev | 2,485 | Sofia Grigorov Mem 6th | C99 |
| May 2009 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,449 | Bosilegrad | E04 |
| Feb 2009 | Milko Popchev | 2,444 | 5th Crikvenica | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2007 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,268 |
| Sofia | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,554 |
| chT-Serbia central | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| Crikvenica Oct | 2008 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,625 |
| 5th Crikvenica | 2009 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,601 |
| 3rd Mionica St Nikolay | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,599 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,203 |
| Bosilegrad | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alija Muratovic's chess games?
137 games by Alija Muratovic, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Alija Muratovic has played.
What does Alija Muratovic play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Alija Muratovic opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alija Muratovic answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Alija Muratovic play as White?
As White, Alija Muratovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alija Muratovic play as Black?
As Black, Alija Muratovic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Alija Muratovic's FIDE rating?
Alija Muratovic is currently rated 2,432 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,497 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Alija Muratovic played?
Our database contains 137 games by Alija Muratovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 40 draws, 35 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alija Muratovic?
137 games by Alija Muratovic 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.