Prepare against Dragan Ljesar
Montenegro · World #25,126 classical · FIDE ID 934801
When preparing against Dragan Ljesar, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Dragan Ljesar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Ljesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Ljesar 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 | 2,017 | 2,183 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 25 | 54 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As White | 58 | 12 | 31 | 15 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 23 | 6 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Ljesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Ljesar's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 54 | 93.1% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ljesar usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ljesar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ljesar usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ljesar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Ljesar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 53.8% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 42.3% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Dragan Ljesar's chess games
All 100 games by Dragan Ljesar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 54 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Rolf Bergstrom | 2,162 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | C47 |
| Aug 2008 | Vidan Jakic | 2,109 | chT-MNT | C10 |
| Sep 2007 | Armin Musovic | 2,079 | chT-MNT | A39 |
| Aug 2004 | Ivan Sarenac | 2,049 | 10th Belgrade Jezero Open | B33 |
| Aug 2003 | Miroslav Zivkovic | 2,044 | 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2020 | 47 | 22 | 2,169 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,961 |
| MNT Team Cup | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,905 |
| chT1-MNT | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| 10th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,319 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Ljesar's chess games?
100 games by Dragan Ljesar, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ljesar has played.
What does Dragan Ljesar play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Dragan Ljesar opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Ljesar answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Dragan Ljesar play as White?
As White, Dragan Ljesar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Ljesar play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Ljesar most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Dragan Ljesar's FIDE rating?
Dragan Ljesar is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Dragan Ljesar played?
Our database contains 100 games by Dragan Ljesar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 54 draws, 21 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Ljesar?
100 games by Dragan Ljesar 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.