Prepare against Dejan Nestorovic
IM · Serbia · World #4,454 classical · FIDE ID 904279
When preparing against Dejan Nestorovic, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,443 games by Dejan Nestorovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Nestorovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan Nestorovic 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 | 2,289 | 2,440 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,418 | 2,428 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,488 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,443 | 517 | 593 | 333 | 35.8% |
| As White | 733 | 298 | 305 | 130 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 710 | 219 | 288 | 203 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Nestorovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Nestorovic's side.
First moves as White (733 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 680 | 92.8% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 34 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 1.5% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 243 | 79.4% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 61 | 19.9% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 247 | 96.5% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Dejan Nestorovic's chess games
All 1,443 games by Dejan Nestorovic 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: 517 wins, 593 draws, 333 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 84 | 33/42/9 | 39.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 76 | 44/19/13 | 57.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 75 | 23/38/14 | 30.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 57 | 20/27/10 | 35.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 38 | 13/15/10 | 34.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 36 | 16/12/8 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 34 | 17/13/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 16/12/5 | 48.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 12/12/5 | 41.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 12/13/1 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 184 | 76/65/43 | 41.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 55 | 13/26/16 | 23.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 51 | 17/21/13 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 48 | 11/20/17 | 22.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 5/15/14 | 14.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 30 | 6/16/8 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 7/12/6 | 28.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 3/13/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Sergey Volkov | 2,636 | 179th Champions Challenge | C14 |
| Jan 1994 | Dejan Mozetic | 2,585 | Sveti Sava | B07 |
| Apr 2014 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,583 | ch-SRB 8th | A45 |
| May 2009 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,573 | chT-SRB Cup | E94 |
| Apr 2020 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | Titled Tue | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 66 | 33 | 2,398 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 57 | 29 | 2,367 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 47 | 22 | 2,317 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 43 | 23 | 2,394 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,322 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 32 | 20 | 2,363 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 27 | 16 | 2,343 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2013 | 27 | 18 | 2,389 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Miodrag R Savic (14 games) · Dusan Rajkovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Nestorovic's chess games?
1,443 games by Dejan Nestorovic, 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 Dejan Nestorovic has played.
What does Dejan Nestorovic play on the first move as White?
Across 733 games with White in our database, Dejan Nestorovic opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Nestorovic answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Dejan Nestorovic play as White?
As White, Dejan Nestorovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (84 games, 39.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (76 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (75 games, 30.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 733 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Nestorovic play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Nestorovic most often plays: Sicilian (184 games, 41.3% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 23.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (51 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 710 games.
What is Dejan Nestorovic's FIDE rating?
Dejan Nestorovic is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,418 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Dejan Nestorovic played?
Our database contains 1,443 games by Dejan Nestorovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 517 wins, 593 draws, 333 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Nestorovic?
1,443 games by Dejan Nestorovic 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.