Prepare against Denis Sabotic
Montenegro · World #67,632 classical · FIDE ID 16503180
When preparing against Denis Sabotic, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 60 games by Denis Sabotic, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Sabotic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Sabotic 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 | 1,829 | 1,840 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,906 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 14 | 7 | 39 | 23.3% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Sabotic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Sabotic's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 87.9% | 39.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sabotic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sabotic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sabotic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Sabotic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sabotic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Denis Sabotic's chess games
All 60 games by Denis Sabotic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Milo Pobor | 2,143 | MNT Team Cup | B30 |
| Jan 2019 | Miroslav Djordjevic | 1,976 | 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | A03 |
| Jun 2020 | Masan Bubanja | 1,919 | MNT Team Cup | B28 |
| Jan 2019 | Nevena Djordjevic | 1,728 | 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | B48 |
| May 2019 | Luka Ljeskovic | 1,710 | ch-MNT 71st | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,806 |
| 72nd ch-MNT | 2020 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,579 |
| ch-EU Amateur 1700 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,596 |
| 73rd ch-MNT | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,597 |
| ch-MNT 71st | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,754 |
| Cetinje Open | 2016 | 5 | 0 | 1,334 |
| ch-Mediterranean 11th | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Sabotic's chess games?
60 games by Denis Sabotic, from Dec 2015 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 Denis Sabotic has played.
What does Denis Sabotic play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Denis Sabotic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Sabotic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Denis Sabotic play as White?
As White, Denis Sabotic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Sabotic play as Black?
As Black, Denis Sabotic most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Denis Sabotic's FIDE rating?
Denis Sabotic is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (May 2026).
How many games has Denis Sabotic played?
Our database contains 60 games by Denis Sabotic, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Sabotic?
60 games by Denis Sabotic 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.