Prepare against Besim Kurtanovic
Serbia · World #25,945 classical · FIDE ID 934720
Our database contains 58 games by Besim Kurtanovic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Besim Kurtanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Besim Kurtanovic 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 | 2,011 | 2,025 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 27.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Besim Kurtanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Besim Kurtanovic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kurtanovic usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kurtanovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kurtanovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kurtanovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Besim Kurtanovic's chess games
All 58 games by Besim Kurtanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 16 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Relja Krstic | 2,201 | Belgrade tt Cup | E91 |
| Jan 2005 | Zeljko Rakocevic | 2,146 | Belgrade Zimski Open | E61 |
| Nov 2013 | Miroslav Bosnic | 2,075 | chT-Belgrade City | C01 |
| Nov 2015 | Dusan Protic | 2,074 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B00 |
| Oct 2012 | Vojislav Milentijevic | 2,068 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 18 | 8 | 1,956 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,985 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| Belgrade Zimski Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,817 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,186 |
Interactive opening tree from all 58 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Besim Kurtanovic's chess games?
58 games by Besim Kurtanovic, from Jul 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 Besim Kurtanovic has played.
What does Besim Kurtanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Besim Kurtanovic opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Besim Kurtanovic answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Besim Kurtanovic play as White?
As White, Besim Kurtanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Besim Kurtanovic play as Black?
As Black, Besim Kurtanovic most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Besim Kurtanovic's FIDE rating?
Besim Kurtanovic is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Besim Kurtanovic played?
Our database contains 58 games by Besim Kurtanovic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Besim Kurtanovic?
58 games by Besim Kurtanovic 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.