Prepare against Dejan Marjanovic
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #1,871 classical · FIDE ID 14402661
When preparing against Dejan Marjanovic, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 644 games by Dejan Marjanovic, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Marjanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan Marjanovic 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 | 2,390 | 2,439 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,433 | 2,456 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,464 | 2,464 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 644 | 213 | 252 | 179 | 33.1% |
| As White | 331 | 117 | 126 | 88 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 313 | 96 | 126 | 91 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Marjanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Marjanovic's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 54.1% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 118 | 35.6% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 9.7% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Marjanovic usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Marjanovic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Marjanovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Marjanovic usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Marjanovic usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Marjanovic usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 47.3% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 24 | 16.4% | 35.4% |
| d6 | 20 | 13.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 8.9% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.8% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 31 | 29.2% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.5% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Dejan Marjanovic's chess games
All 644 games by Dejan Marjanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Sep 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: 213 wins, 252 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 16/17/8 | 39.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,572 | Olympiad-45 | A45 |
| Dec 2018 | Davorin Kuljasevic | 2,556 | ch-EU blitz | E11 |
| Dec 2022 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,537 | Sarajevo Agent Locator Cup | A48 |
| Jun 2011 | Dalibor Stojanovic | 2,503 | chT-BIH | B67 |
| Dec 2019 | Branko Tadic | 2,502 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 2,318 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,347 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,379 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2011 | 15 | 10 | 2,272 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,397 |
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,313 |
| Nusret Causevic Mem Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Marjanovic's chess games?
644 games by Dejan Marjanovic, from Jan 2008 to Sep 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 Marjanovic has played.
What does Dejan Marjanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Dejan Marjanovic opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Marjanovic answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Dejan Marjanovic play as White?
As White, Dejan Marjanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Marjanovic play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Marjanovic most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Dejan Marjanovic's FIDE rating?
Dejan Marjanovic is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,433 in rapid and 2,464 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Dejan Marjanovic played?
Our database contains 644 games by Dejan Marjanovic, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 213 wins, 252 draws, 179 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Marjanovic?
644 games by Dejan Marjanovic 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.