Prepare against Damir Sutkovic
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #5,296 classical · FIDE ID 14400820
When preparing against Damir Sutkovic, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 0.0% over 17 games.
Our database contains 602 games by Damir Sutkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damir Sutkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Sutkovic 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 | 2,266 | 2,403 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,322 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,292 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 602 | 197 | 237 | 168 | 32.7% |
| As White | 301 | 109 | 112 | 80 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 301 | 88 | 125 | 88 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Sutkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Sutkovic's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 202 | 67.1% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 25 | 8.3% | 44.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 6.6% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sutkovic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sutkovic usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sutkovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sutkovic usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sutkovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Sutkovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 47.1% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 63 | 37.1% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 7.6% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.7% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 80.8% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Damir Sutkovic's chess games
All 602 games by Damir Sutkovic 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: 197 wins, 237 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 18/16/10 | 40.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 42 | 10/18/14 | 23.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 0/9/8 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,630 | 9th chT-BIH | A45 |
| Jun 2006 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,532 | 20th Pula Open | E49 |
| Aug 2017 | Davor Rogic | 2,511 | chT2-BIH | A00 |
| May 2016 | Emir Dizdarevic | 2,509 | 19th Zenica | A14 |
| Jun 2001 | Vlatko Kovacevic | 2,507 | Ajvatovica IM | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BIH | 2017 | 26 | 19 | 2,477 |
| ch-Sarajevo | 2019 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,354 |
| chT1-BIH CFFBH | 2009 | 17 | 5 | 2,174 |
| Omis Open | 2006 | 16 | 10 | 2,351 |
| Zadar Open | 2001 | 15 | 8 | 2,363 |
| 37th Wch U20 | 1998 | 12 | 6 | 2,331 |
| Zenica | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Sutkovic's chess games?
602 games by Damir Sutkovic, 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 Damir Sutkovic has played.
What does Damir Sutkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Damir Sutkovic opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Sutkovic answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Damir Sutkovic play as White?
As White, Damir Sutkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Sutkovic play as Black?
As Black, Damir Sutkovic most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 23.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Damir Sutkovic's FIDE rating?
Damir Sutkovic is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Damir Sutkovic played?
Our database contains 602 games by Damir Sutkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 237 draws, 168 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Sutkovic?
602 games by Damir Sutkovic 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.