Prepare against Dragan B Popadic
Serbia · World #19,527 classical · FIDE ID 975800
Our database contains 76 games by Dragan B Popadic, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan B Popadic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan B Popadic 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 | 2,061 | 2,221 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,117 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,089 | Apr 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 21 | 32 | 23 | 27.6% |
| As White | 42 | 9 | 19 | 14 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 88.1% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Popadic usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Popadic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Popadic usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Popadic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Dragan B Popadic's chess games
All 76 games by Dragan B Popadic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 21 wins, 32 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | S Tosic | 2,307 | Belgrade Premier League | D00 |
| Oct 2014 | Vladimir Cobic | 2,279 | chT-Belgrade | A02 |
| Nov 2014 | Vladimir Markovic | 2,213 | chT-Belgrade | D47 |
| Oct 2014 | Goran Starcevic | 2,192 | chT-Belgrade | C56 |
| Sep 2018 | Andrija Popovic | 2,165 | chTB-Belgrade Quality | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 28 | 12 | 2,042 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| Belgrade Trifunovic Mem | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan B Popadic's chess games?
76 games by Dragan B Popadic, from Dec 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 Dragan B Popadic has played.
What does Dragan B Popadic play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Dragan B Popadic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan B Popadic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Dragan B Popadic play as White?
As White, Dragan B Popadic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan B Popadic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan B Popadic most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Dragan B Popadic's FIDE rating?
Dragan B Popadic is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Dragan B Popadic played?
Our database contains 76 games by Dragan B Popadic, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 32 draws, 23 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan B Popadic?
76 games by Dragan B Popadic 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.