Prepare against Branko Tadic
GM · Serbia · World #1,935 classical · FIDE ID 916412
When preparing against Branko Tadic, expect 1.Nf3 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 16.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,073 games by Branko Tadic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Tadic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Tadic 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 | 2,386 | 2,543 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,423 | 2,555 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,393 | 2,594 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,073 | 380 | 478 | 215 | 35.4% |
| As White | 552 | 217 | 255 | 80 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 521 | 163 | 223 | 135 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Tadic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Tadic's side.
First moves as White (552 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 446 | 80.8% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 63 | 11.4% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 38 | 6.9% | 67.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Tadic usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tadic usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Tadic usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Tadic usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Tadic usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Tadic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 170 | 63.0% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 82 | 30.4% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 94 | 57.0% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 27.9% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 19 | 11.5% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Branko Tadic's chess games
All 1,073 games by Branko Tadic 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: 380 wins, 478 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 101 | 47/38/16 | 46.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 66 | 32/28/6 | 48.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 65 | 28/29/8 | 43.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 60 | 27/22/11 | 45.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 47 | 14/24/9 | 29.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 5/21/4 | 16.7% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 25 | 6/17/2 | 24.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 70 | 20/33/17 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 69 | 29/24/16 | 42.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 16/22/12 | 32.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 41 | 9/25/7 | 22.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,696 | 11th chT-BIH | A36 |
| Dec 2014 | Milos Perunovic | 2,696 | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open | B28 |
| Feb 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,684 | PRO League Stage | D34 |
| Feb 2012 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,659 | 34th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | E63 |
| Feb 2017 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,627 | PRO League Stage | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 85 | 46 | 2,463 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 73 | 44 | 2,520 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 52 | 29 | 2,434 |
| ch-SRB | 2011 | 39 | 17.5 | 2,469 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,510 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,542 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2010 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Miodrag R Savic (20 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (16 games) · Dejan Pikula (16 games) · Milos Perunovic (16 games) · Ivan Ivanisevic (15 games) · Slavisa Brenjo (15 games) · Nikola Sedlak (14 games) · Branko Damljanovic (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Tadic's chess games?
1,073 games by Branko Tadic, 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 Tadic has played.
What does Branko Tadic play on the first move as White?
Across 552 games with White in our database, Branko Tadic opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Tadic answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Branko Tadic play as White?
As White, Branko Tadic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (101 games, 46.5% win rate); Réti Opening (66 games, 48.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (65 games, 43.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 552 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Tadic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Tadic most often plays: Philidor (70 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (69 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 521 games.
What is Branko Tadic's FIDE rating?
Branko Tadic is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,423 in rapid and 2,393 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Branko Tadic played?
Our database contains 1,073 games by Branko Tadic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 380 wins, 478 draws, 215 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Tadic?
1,073 games by Branko Tadic 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.