Prepare against Dragan Simic
FM · SVN · World #11,731 classical · FIDE ID 14600803
When preparing against Dragan Simic, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 106 games by Dragan Simic, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Simic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Simic 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 | 2,146 | 2,310 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,279 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,279 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 35 | 44 | 27 | 33.0% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Simic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Simic's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 78.3% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Simic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Simic usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Simic usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Simic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Simic usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 80.6% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Dragan Simic's chess games
All 106 games by Dragan Simic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 35 wins, 44 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Toni Kos | 2,361 | chT-SLO | C48 |
| Jun 2010 | Danilo Polajzer | 2,332 | 20th chT-SLO | D35 |
| May 2011 | Jernej Buzeti | 2,293 | chT-SLO | B90 |
| Jan 2005 | Zoran Petrovic | 2,250 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | C26 |
| Nov 2003 | Milan Stavanja | 2,241 | chT-SLO | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,232 |
| 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| SLO Cup | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 22nd chT-SLO | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,210 |
| 25th chT-SLO | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 24th chT-SLO | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Simic's chess games?
106 games by Dragan Simic, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Simic has played.
What does Dragan Simic play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Dragan Simic opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Simic answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Dragan Simic play as White?
As White, Dragan Simic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Simic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Simic most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Dragan Simic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Simic is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (May 2011).
How many games has Dragan Simic played?
Our database contains 106 games by Dragan Simic, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 44 draws, 27 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Simic?
106 games by Dragan Simic 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.