Prepare against Branimir Certic
IM · Serbia · World #4,897 classical · FIDE ID 904805
Our database contains 524 games by Branimir Certic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branimir Certic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branimir Certic 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 | 2,276 | 2,424 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,310 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,371 | 2,391 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 524 | 192 | 202 | 130 | 36.6% |
| As White | 273 | 122 | 95 | 56 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 251 | 70 | 107 | 74 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branimir Certic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branimir Certic's side.
First moves as White (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 42.9% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 80 | 29.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 17.9% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 15 | 5.5% | 86.7% |
| b3 | 10 | 3.7% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Certic usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Certic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Certic usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Certic usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Certic usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Certic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 67.5% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 19 | 16.7% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 7.9% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 49.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 17.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.1% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Branimir Certic's chess games
All 524 games by Branimir Certic 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: 192 wins, 202 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 5/9/11 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,570 | Nis Open | A45 |
| Aug 2006 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,552 | chT-Serbia | B26 |
| Jan 1995 | Zoltan Varga | 2,535 | Budapest FS12 GM | B02 |
| Mar 2008 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,521 | Bar Open A | D31 |
| Jan 1995 | Dragan Kosic | 2,515 | chT-YUG | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 73 | 44.5 | 2,378 |
| chT-YUG | 1997 | 44 | 23 | 2,401 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2014 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,356 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 25 | 16 | 2,386 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,194 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2010 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,494 |
| Belgrade Open | 1991 | 18 | 9 | 2,309 |
| chT-SRB | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branimir Certic's chess games?
524 games by Branimir Certic, 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 Branimir Certic has played.
What does Branimir Certic play on the first move as White?
Across 273 games with White in our database, Branimir Certic opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branimir Certic answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Branimir Certic play as White?
As White, Branimir Certic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branimir Certic play as Black?
As Black, Branimir Certic most often plays: Horwitz Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Branimir Certic's FIDE rating?
Branimir Certic is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,371 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Branimir Certic played?
Our database contains 524 games by Branimir Certic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 202 draws, 130 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branimir Certic?
524 games by Branimir Certic 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.