Prepare against Denis Sostaric
SVN · World #35,016 classical · FIDE ID 14615851
When preparing against Denis Sostaric, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Denis Sostaric, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Sostaric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Sostaric 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 | 1,959 | 1,983 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,136 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,199 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Sostaric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Sostaric's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sostaric usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sostaric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Sostaric usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Denis Sostaric's chess games
All 32 games by Denis Sostaric in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D64 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Nusa Hercog | 2,019 | 32nd chT-SLO | D30 |
| Sep 2015 | Boris Mitrovic | 2,019 | chT2-SLO East | B04 |
| Nov 2015 | Konrad Mostoegl | 1,962 | chT2-SLO East | C41 |
| Nov 2012 | Franjo Strbad | 1,949 | chT2-SLO East | B25 |
| Oct 2012 | Stanko Nikolic | 1,926 | chT2-SLO East | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2016 | 24 | 12 | 1,967 |
| 32nd chT-SLO | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,011 |
| 35th TCh-SLO | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,925 |
| chT-SLO 30th | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,688 |
| 34th TCh-SLO 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Sostaric's chess games?
32 games by Denis Sostaric, from Mar 2014 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 Denis Sostaric has played.
What does Denis Sostaric play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Denis Sostaric opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Sostaric answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Denis Sostaric play as White?
As White, Denis Sostaric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Sostaric play as Black?
As Black, Denis Sostaric most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Denis Sostaric's FIDE rating?
Denis Sostaric is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Denis Sostaric played?
Our database contains 32 games by Denis Sostaric, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Sostaric?
32 games by Denis Sostaric 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.