Prepare against Dragan Cica
CM · Serbia · World #13,162 classical · FIDE ID 921262
Our database contains 111 games by Dragan Cica, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Cica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Cica 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 | 2,126 | 2,201 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,228 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,197 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 41 | 32 | 38 | 36.9% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Cica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Cica's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 81.1% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Cica usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Cica usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cica usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cica usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Dragan Cica's chess games
All 111 games by Dragan Cica in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 41 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Radivoj Perisic | 2,337 | 6th ch-Vojvodina | E62 |
| Jul 2013 | Branko Stanojevic | 2,302 | 17th Senta Open A | A86 |
| Nov 2017 | Svetozar Tokovic | 2,257 | chT-Vojvodina | A07 |
| Jul 2014 | Radosav Petkovic | 2,253 | 5th ch-Vojvodina | B53 |
| Jul 2013 | Tibor Farkas | 2,250 | 17th Senta Open A | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,191 |
| 3rd Topusko Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| 6th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
| 17th Senta Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| 14th Vojvodina Open | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| 15th Senta Open A | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Cica's chess games?
111 games by Dragan Cica, from Jul 2009 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 Cica has played.
What does Dragan Cica play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Dragan Cica opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Cica answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Dragan Cica play as White?
As White, Dragan Cica's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Cica play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Cica most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Dragan Cica's FIDE rating?
Dragan Cica is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Dragan Cica played?
Our database contains 111 games by Dragan Cica, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Cica?
111 games by Dragan Cica 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.