Prepare against Dejan Zivkovic
Serbia · World #6,104 classical · FIDE ID 938815
Our database contains 277 games by Dejan Zivkovic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan Zivkovic 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 | 2,244 | 2,337 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,217 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 94 | 116 | 67 | 33.9% |
| As White | 139 | 49 | 58 | 32 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 138 | 45 | 58 | 35 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 96.4% | 56.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues dxc5 (30.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 51 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| a6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 91.5% | 54.7% |
| b5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Dejan Zivkovic's chess games
All 277 games by Dejan Zivkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 94 wins, 116 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/18/6 | 35.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 37 | 8/18/11 | 21.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 7/12/1 | 35.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Dejan S Pavlovic | 2,396 | chT-SRB Central | D03 |
| Nov 2012 | Srdjan Cvetkovic | 2,389 | 26th Belgrade Trophy | A16 |
| Apr 2008 | Rados Bakic | 2,385 | Belgrade CupT final | D06 |
| Oct 2010 | Ivan Sarenac | 2,358 | chT-SRB | D04 |
| Jan 2005 | Karolj Djerfi | 2,350 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,297 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,195 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,359 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,236 |
| chT2-SRB West CS | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,206 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| 17th ch-EU U16 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 19th Belgrade Trophy | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Zivkovic's chess games?
277 games by Dejan Zivkovic, from Jan 2005 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 Dejan Zivkovic has played.
What does Dejan Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Dejan Zivkovic opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Zivkovic answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dejan Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Dejan Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Torre Attack (37 games, 21.6% win rate); Colle System (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Zivkovic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Dejan Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Dejan Zivkovic is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Dejan Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 277 games by Dejan Zivkovic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 116 draws, 67 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Zivkovic?
277 games by Dejan Zivkovic 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.