Prepare against Domagoj Dragicevic
FM · Australia · World #10,065 classical · FIDE ID 3203328
When preparing against Domagoj Dragicevic, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 493 games by Domagoj Dragicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Domagoj Dragicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Domagoj Dragicevic 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 | 2,169 | 2,328 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,314 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,336 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 493 | 205 | 131 | 157 | 41.6% |
| As White | 249 | 114 | 65 | 70 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 244 | 91 | 66 | 87 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Domagoj Dragicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Domagoj Dragicevic's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 90.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.4% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.8% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 51.9% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 26.9% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 12.0% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 61.1% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 20.0% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.5% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 7 | 7.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Domagoj Dragicevic's chess games
All 493 games by Domagoj Dragicevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 205 wins, 131 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/12/8 | 45.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Ian Rogers | 2,582 | 42nd Doeberl Cup | C28 |
| Aug 2008 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,478 | Surfers Paradise Open | C55 |
| Jan 2016 | Justin Tan | 2,446 | ch-AUS | C92 |
| Mar 2013 | Zoltan Varga | 2,446 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | C48 |
| Mar 2013 | Moulthun Ly | 2,428 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Victoria | 2014 | 43 | 19.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,206 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 29 | 19 | 2,386 |
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2018 | 27 | 11 | 2,199 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,853 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 17 | 10 | 2,169 |
| ch-Box Hill CC | 2005 | 14 | 10 | 1,992 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bobby Cheng (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Domagoj Dragicevic's chess games?
493 games by Domagoj Dragicevic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Domagoj Dragicevic has played.
What does Domagoj Dragicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Domagoj Dragicevic opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Domagoj Dragicevic answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Domagoj Dragicevic play as White?
As White, Domagoj Dragicevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 52.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Domagoj Dragicevic play as Black?
As Black, Domagoj Dragicevic most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Domagoj Dragicevic's FIDE rating?
Domagoj Dragicevic is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Domagoj Dragicevic played?
Our database contains 493 games by Domagoj Dragicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 131 draws, 157 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Domagoj Dragicevic?
493 games by Domagoj Dragicevic 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.