Prepare against Branko Gajic
Serbia · World #18,616 classical · FIDE ID 916722
When preparing against Branko Gajic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 73 games by Branko Gajic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Gajic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Gajic 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 | 2,069 | 2,209 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,183 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 24.7% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Gajic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Gajic's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Gajic usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gajic usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gajic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Branko Gajic's chess games
All 73 games by Branko Gajic 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: 18 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,355 | chT-SRB Cup | B12 |
| Apr 2016 | Nenad Panic | 2,352 | chT-SRB Cup | D02 |
| Oct 2006 | Dragan Stankovic | 2,334 | chT-SRB 1st League | A00 |
| Oct 2016 | Miroslav Mrsevic | 2,278 | chT2-SRB West CS | C24 |
| Oct 2019 | Ivan Bugarcic | 2,178 | chT-SRB 2nd League West | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,877 |
| chT3-SRB North CS | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2-SRB West CS | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,271 |
| cupT-SRB Central Serbia | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,126 |
| chT3-SRB North | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Gajic's chess games?
73 games by Branko Gajic, 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 Branko Gajic has played.
What does Branko Gajic play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Branko Gajic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Gajic answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Branko Gajic play as White?
As White, Branko Gajic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Gajic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Gajic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Branko Gajic's FIDE rating?
Branko Gajic is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Branko Gajic played?
Our database contains 73 games by Branko Gajic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Gajic?
73 games by Branko Gajic 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.