Prepare against Dragan Simic
Serbia · World #28,564 classical · FIDE ID 931462
Our database contains 38 games by Dragan Simic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 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 | 1,994 | 2,062 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 28.9% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 25.0% |
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 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Simic usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Simic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Simic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Simic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Simic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Simic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Dragan Simic's chess games
All 38 games by Dragan Simic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Igor Sitnik | 2,267 | 20th chT-SLO | B17 |
| Jan 2009 | Janko Saradjen | 2,128 | 19th chT-SLO | A00 |
| Jan 2009 | Maks Djurkovic | 2,123 | 19th chT-SLO | B00 |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Cosovic | 2,053 | chT3-SRB North CS | B23 |
| Nov 2004 | Zeljko Samardzija | 1,943 | 17th Belgrade Trophy | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,491 |
| chT3-SRB North CS | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 17th Belgrade Trophy | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 19th chT-SLO | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,395 |
| chT-SRB Nord CS | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,120 |
| chT3-SRB North | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,977 |
| 20th chT-SLO | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Simic's chess games?
38 games by Dragan Simic, from Apr 2003 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 Simic has played.
What does Dragan Simic play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Dragan Simic opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Simic answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Dragan Simic play as White?
As White, Dragan Simic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Simic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Simic most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dragan Simic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Simic is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Dragan Simic played?
Our database contains 38 games by Dragan Simic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Simic?
38 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.