Prepare against Branimir Maksimovic
IM · Serbia · World #11,811 classical · FIDE ID 901490
When preparing against Branimir Maksimovic, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 1,503 games by Branimir Maksimovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Branimir Maksimovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branimir Maksimovic 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 | 2,144 | 2,457 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,423 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,442 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,503 | 559 | 486 | 452 | 37.2% |
| As White | 752 | 309 | 239 | 199 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 751 | 250 | 247 | 253 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branimir Maksimovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branimir Maksimovic's side.
First moves as White (752 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 472 | 62.8% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 113 | 15.0% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 105 | 14.0% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 38 | 5.1% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 13 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 254 | 79.4% | 50.4% |
| e5 | 30 | 9.4% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.2% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 60.1% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 68 | 24.9% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 8.4% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.9% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
Branimir Maksimovic's chess games
All 1,503 games by Branimir Maksimovic 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: 559 wins, 486 draws, 452 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 62 | 31/17/14 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 55 | 22/15/18 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 28/16/9 | 52.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 25/12/11 | 52.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 38 | 17/10/10 | 44.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 24 | 6/7/11 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/10/3 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 72 | 20/20/32 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 69 | 21/24/24 | 30.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52 | 11/22/19 | 21.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 11/21/7 | 28.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 8/16/15 | 20.5% |
| E09 | Catalan | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 16/5/9 | 53.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1977 | Efim Geller | 2,590 | Nis | D01 |
| Jan 2000 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,563 | Vrsac Open | E09 |
| Jan 1999 | Dragoljub Velimirovic | 2,563 | ch-YUG | A05 |
| Jan 1990 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,555 | Cheliabinsk-A | D88 |
| Jan 1991 | Sergey Smagin | 2,550 | chT-YUG | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-YUG | 1999 | 94 | 39.5 | 2,382 |
| chT-YUG | 1998 | 80 | 36.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 69 | 39 | 2,427 |
| Nis Open | 2019 | 68 | 42 | 2,329 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2017 | 65 | 38 | 2,386 |
| Nis | 2012 | 50 | 18.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 47 | 24.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,362 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milan Drasko (12 games) · Branko Damljanovic (11 games) · Slobo Vratonjic (11 games) · Miodrag R Savic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branimir Maksimovic's chess games?
1,503 games by Branimir Maksimovic, 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 Branimir Maksimovic has played.
What does Branimir Maksimovic play on the first move as White?
Across 752 games with White in our database, Branimir Maksimovic opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branimir Maksimovic answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Branimir Maksimovic play as White?
As White, Branimir Maksimovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (62 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (53 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 752 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branimir Maksimovic play as Black?
As Black, Branimir Maksimovic most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (72 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (69 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (52 games, 21.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 751 games.
What is Branimir Maksimovic's FIDE rating?
Branimir Maksimovic is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Branimir Maksimovic played?
Our database contains 1,503 games by Branimir Maksimovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 486 draws, 452 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branimir Maksimovic?
1,503 games by Branimir Maksimovic 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.