Prepare against Dragan Barlov
GM · Serbia · World #3,414 classical · FIDE ID 900214
Our database contains 1,752 games by Dragan Barlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Barlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Barlov 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 | 2,322 | 2,493 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,425 | 2,453 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,410 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,752 | 737 | 610 | 401 | 42.1% |
| As White | 893 | 423 | 302 | 166 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 859 | 314 | 308 | 235 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Barlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Barlov's side.
First moves as White (893 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 350 | 39.2% | 68.7% |
| e4 | 240 | 26.9% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 176 | 19.7% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 112 | 12.5% | 66.1% |
| g3 | 13 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Barlov usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Barlov usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Barlov usually continues c4 (73.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Barlov usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Barlov usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Barlov usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 303 | 79.7% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 27 | 7.1% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 22 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.2% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.8% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 204 | 69.4% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 48 | 16.3% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 6.1% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 17 | 5.8% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Dragan Barlov's chess games
All 1,752 games by Dragan Barlov 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: 737 wins, 610 draws, 401 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 94 | 43/40/11 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 26/22/17 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 57 | 25/17/15 | 43.9% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 54 | 31/15/8 | 57.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 41 | 20/15/5 | 48.8% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 19/6/4 | 65.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 14/12/3 | 48.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 10/15/2 | 37.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 173 | 71/57/45 | 41.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 62 | 19/16/25 | 30.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 21/19/19 | 35.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 52 | 16/19/17 | 30.8% |
| E62 | English Opening | 46 | 18/22/6 | 39.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 41 | 19/14/8 | 46.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 7/14/11 | 21.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 18/3/7 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 16/8/2 | 61.5% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ilia Smirin | 2,600 | Gran Canaria Open | B21 |
| Jan 1987 | Lev Polugaevsky | 2,595 | Interzonal-14c | E15 |
| Jan 1997 | Oleg Korneev | 2,590 | chTB-ESP | B45 |
| Jan 1987 | Anthony Miles | 2,585 | Interzonal-14c | A56 |
| Jan 1991 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,585 | YUG-Cup qual | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-YUG | 1999 | 79 | 40 | 2,477 |
| chT-SRB | 2015 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,429 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1995 | 44 | 30 | 2,559 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 44 | 20 | 2,415 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2009 | 44 | 30 | 2,475 |
| Vrnjacka Banja International | 1984 | 30 | 9.5 | 2,299 |
| Smederevska Palanka | 1984 | 26 | 11 | 2,401 |
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 24 | 20 | 2,666 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alfredo Brito Garcia (16 games) · Bojan Kurajica (16 games) · Aleksa Strikovic (15 games) · Dusan Rajkovic (12 games) · Bozidar Ivanovic (11 games) · Stefan Djuric (11 games) · Branko Damljanovic (11 games) · Zlatko Ilincic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Barlov's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 1,752 of Dragan Barlov's games from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Dragan Barlov has played.
What does Dragan Barlov play on the first move as White?
Across 893 games with White in our database, Dragan Barlov opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Barlov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dragan Barlov play as White?
As White, Dragan Barlov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (94 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (57 games, 43.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 893 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Barlov play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Barlov most often plays: Sicilian (173 games, 41.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (62 games, 30.6% win rate); Modern Defense (59 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 859 games.
What is Dragan Barlov's FIDE rating?
Dragan Barlov is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,425 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Dragan Barlov played?
Our database contains 1,752 games by Dragan Barlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 737 wins, 610 draws, 401 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Barlov?
Open Dragan Barlov's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 1,752 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.