Prepare against Branko Damljanovic
GM · Serbia · World #2,484 classical · FIDE ID 900125
Our database contains 3,760 games by Branko Damljanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Branko Damljanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Damljanovic 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 | 2,359 | 2,625 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,637 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,583 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,760 | 1,638 | 1,391 | 730 | 43.6% |
| As White | 1,874 | 913 | 670 | 290 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 1,886 | 725 | 721 | 440 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Damljanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Damljanovic's side.
First moves as White (1,874 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 624 | 33.3% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 575 | 30.7% | 71.0% |
| c4 | 417 | 22.3% | 65.1% |
| e4 | 208 | 11.1% | 61.8% |
| g3 | 41 | 2.2% | 72.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.4% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Damljanovic usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Damljanovic usually continues g3 (60.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Damljanovic usually continues e4 (76.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 71.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Damljanovic usually continues c4 (73.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Damljanovic usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Damljanovic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (890 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 725 | 81.5% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 80 | 9.0% | 50.6% |
| d6 | 55 | 6.2% | 42.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (747 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 582 | 77.9% | 55.2% |
| d6 | 96 | 12.9% | 64.1% |
| d5 | 56 | 7.5% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 1.2% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Branko Damljanovic's chess games
All 3,760 games by Branko Damljanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,638 wins, 1,391 draws, 730 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 166 | 67/60/39 | 40.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 128 | 67/34/27 | 52.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 128 | 62/44/22 | 48.4% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 123 | 47/53/23 | 38.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 112 | 49/47/16 | 43.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 99 | 47/37/15 | 47.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 86 | 37/37/12 | 43.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 74 | 37/32/5 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 67 | 33/23/11 | 49.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 62 | 36/21/5 | 58.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 393 | 183/123/87 | 46.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 173 | 65/70/38 | 37.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 156 | 59/60/37 | 37.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 38/21/19 | 48.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 70 | 32/19/19 | 45.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 59 | 17/19/23 | 28.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 58 | 36/18/4 | 62.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 57 | 12/28/17 | 21.1% |
| E62 | English Opening | 55 | 24/20/11 | 43.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 2/36/2 | 5.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Loek Van Wely | 2,714 | 13th chT-EU | A07 |
| Dec 2014 | Milos Perunovic | 2,696 | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open | A04 |
| Nov 2004 | Joel Lautier | 2,682 | chT-ESP | A54 |
| Nov 2000 | Nigel D Short | 2,677 | Olympiad-34 | A07 |
| May 2007 | Viktor Bologan | 2,658 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 146 | 94 | 2,590 |
| ch-SRB | 2016 | 110 | 67 | 2,592 |
| ch-YUG | 1999 | 84 | 51.5 | 2,566 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 83 | 54.5 | 2,601 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2023 | 72 | 52.5 | 2,522 |
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 58 | 31.5 | 2,521 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 55 | 34.5 | 2,459 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 41 | 24 | 2,487 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Ivanisevic (45 games) · Milos Perunovic (36 games) · Dragan Kosic (36 games) · Nikola Sedlak (36 games) · Bozidar Ivanovic (29 games) · Dejan Pikula (29 games) · Goran M Todorovic (27 games) · Zlatko Ilincic (27 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Damljanovic's chess games?
3,760 games by Branko Damljanovic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Branko Damljanovic has played.
What does Branko Damljanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,874 games with White in our database, Branko Damljanovic opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Damljanovic answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Branko Damljanovic play as White?
As White, Branko Damljanovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (166 games, 40.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (128 games, 52.3% win rate); Réti Opening (128 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,874 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Damljanovic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Damljanovic most often plays: Sicilian (393 games, 46.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (173 games, 37.6% win rate); Indian Defense (156 games, 37.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,886 games.
What is Branko Damljanovic's FIDE rating?
Branko Damljanovic is currently rated 2,359 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,625 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Branko Damljanovic played?
Our database contains 3,760 games by Branko Damljanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,638 wins, 1,391 draws, 730 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Damljanovic?
3,760 games by Branko Damljanovic 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.