Prepare against Dejan Ilijas
HRV · World #37,012 classical · FIDE ID 14518821
Our database contains 50 games by Dejan Ilijas, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Ilijas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan Ilijas 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 | 1,949 | 2,016 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,955 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,982 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 18.0% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Ilijas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Ilijas's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ilijas usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ilijas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Ilijas usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ilijas usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Ilijas usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ilijas usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Dejan Ilijas's chess games
All 50 games by Dejan Ilijas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Veleski,R | 2,085 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | B24 |
| Dec 2023 | Branislav Roska | 2,076 | Dubrovnik Advent Open | B07 |
| Dec 2023 | Tomislav Music | 2,036 | Dubrovnik Advent Open | C01 |
| Jan 2020 | Nikola Ziskovic | 1,854 | Podturen Mavrin Memorial 8th | B07 |
| Jan 2020 | Franjo Pongrac | 1,838 | Podturen Mavrin Memorial 8th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| Podturen Mavrin Memorial 8th | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,955 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| Dubrovnik Advent Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,196 |
| 7th Solta Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,819 |
| 5th Solta Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
| Zagreb Open | 1997 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,018 |
| 8th Solta Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Ilijas's chess games?
50 games by Dejan Ilijas, from Apr 2009 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 Dejan Ilijas has played.
What does Dejan Ilijas play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dejan Ilijas opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Ilijas answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games).
What openings does Dejan Ilijas play as White?
As White, Dejan Ilijas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Ilijas play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Ilijas most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Dejan Ilijas's FIDE rating?
Dejan Ilijas is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Dejan Ilijas played?
Our database contains 50 games by Dejan Ilijas, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (18.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Ilijas?
50 games by Dejan Ilijas 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.