Prepare against Danijela Rancic
Serbia · World #71,058 classical · FIDE ID 929085
When preparing against Danijela Rancic, expect 1.b4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 54 games by Danijela Rancic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Danijela Rancic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danijela Rancic 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 | 1,817 | 2,040 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,834 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,849 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 16.7% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danijela Rancic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danijela Rancic's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 19 | 73.1% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 73% of White games, 36.8% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Rancic usually continues b5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Rancic usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Rancic usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 10.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Rancic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Rancic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Danijela Rancic's chess games
All 54 games by Danijela Rancic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 9 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Vesna Markov | 2,160 | ch-YUG sf w | E85 |
| Apr 2015 | Marija V Petrovic | 1,437 | Nis Open B | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nis Open | 2013 | 19 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-YUG sf w | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Nis City | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,870 |
| 3rd Nis Pantelej Open | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,455 |
| 40th chT-YUG | 1988 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,777 |
| Nis Open B | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,662 |
| Zagreb Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2,002 |
| 3rd Nis Svetosavski Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danijela Rancic's chess games?
54 games by Danijela Rancic, from Apr 2003 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 Danijela Rancic has played.
What does Danijela Rancic play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Danijela Rancic opens with 1.b4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danijela Rancic answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...g5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Danijela Rancic play as White?
As White, Danijela Rancic's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danijela Rancic play as Black?
As Black, Danijela Rancic most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Danijela Rancic's FIDE rating?
Danijela Rancic is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Danijela Rancic played?
Our database contains 54 games by Danijela Rancic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danijela Rancic?
54 games by Danijela Rancic 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.