Prepare against Branko Sijan
Serbia · World #66,477 classical · FIDE ID 955485
When preparing against Branko Sijan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Branko Sijan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Sijan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Sijan 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 | 1,833 | 1,843 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,854 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 35.3% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Sijan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Sijan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sijan usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sijan usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Sijan usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Branko Sijan's chess games
All 34 games by Branko Sijan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Imre Liliom | 1,952 | ch-Subotica City | C50 |
| Mar 2019 | Ivan Rajic | 1,909 | ch-Subotica City | C42 |
| Jun 2017 | Dezso Brindza | 1,763 | Stari Zednik | B08 |
| Jun 2017 | Laszlo Holobica | 1,740 | Stari Zednik | B13 |
| Mar 2015 | Sinisa Vesic | 1,697 | ch-Subotica | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 1,815 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,809 |
| Stari Zednik | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Sijan's chess games?
34 games by Branko Sijan, from Nov 2012 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 Sijan has played.
What does Branko Sijan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Branko Sijan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Sijan answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Branko Sijan play as White?
As White, Branko Sijan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Sijan play as Black?
As Black, Branko Sijan most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Branko Sijan's FIDE rating?
Branko Sijan is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Branko Sijan played?
Our database contains 34 games by Branko Sijan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Sijan?
34 games by Branko Sijan 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.