Prepare against Dmitar S. Ristovich
ZAF · World #23,156 classical · FIDE ID 14305968
Our database contains 51 games by Dmitar S. Ristovich, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitar S. Ristovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitar S. Ristovich 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 | 2,032 | 2,055 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,044 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,015 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 35.3% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitar S. Ristovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitar S. Ristovich's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 87.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ristovich usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Ristovich usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ristovich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ristovich usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 46.7% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Dmitar S. Ristovich's chess games
All 51 games by Dmitar S. Ristovich in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Rodwell Makoto | 2,287 | Pretoria Waterkloof Open | E04 |
| May 2017 | Jacob Dumisani Mnguni | 2,166 | Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | A36 |
| Jan 2016 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,102 | chT-RSA Regions | A62 |
| Apr 2017 | Yoboue Hermann Manan | 2,072 | Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | B34 |
| Apr 2017 | Ernest Tshabalala | 2,003 | Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| Pretoria Waterkloof Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,944 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| 5th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
| Waterkloof Robbertse Memorial | 2015 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,232 |
| Pretoria Constantiapark Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,285 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitar S. Ristovich's chess games?
51 games by Dmitar S. Ristovich, from May 2012 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 Dmitar S. Ristovich has played.
What does Dmitar S. Ristovich play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Dmitar S. Ristovich opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitar S. Ristovich answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Dmitar S. Ristovich play as White?
As White, Dmitar S. Ristovich's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitar S. Ristovich play as Black?
As Black, Dmitar S. Ristovich most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Dmitar S. Ristovich's FIDE rating?
Dmitar S. Ristovich is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Dmitar S. Ristovich played?
Our database contains 51 games by Dmitar S. Ristovich, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitar S. Ristovich?
51 games by Dmitar S. Ristovich 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.