Prepare against Dragan Solak
GM · Türkiye · World #186 classical · FIDE ID 916811
Our database contains 1,886 games by Dragan Solak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Solak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Solak 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 | 2,588 | 2,641 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,512 | 2,589 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,886 | 668 | 940 | 277 | 35.4% |
| As White | 940 | 374 | 464 | 101 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 946 | 294 | 476 | 176 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Solak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Solak's side.
First moves as White (940 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 796 | 84.7% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 66 | 7.0% | 70.5% |
| d4 | 64 | 6.8% | 66.4% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.7% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 0.7% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Solak usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Solak usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Solak usually continues d4 (67.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Solak usually continues Nc3 (82.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Solak usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Solak usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 233 | 56.7% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 107 | 26.0% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 28 | 6.8% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 4.9% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 3.2% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.2% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 174 | 43.5% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 104 | 26.0% | 67.8% |
| Nf6 | 83 | 20.8% | 49.4% |
| g6 | 19 | 4.8% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 3.5% | 53.6% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Dragan Solak's chess games
All 1,886 games by Dragan Solak 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: 668 wins, 940 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 117 | 37/62/18 | 31.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 102 | 45/46/10 | 44.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 89 | 36/47/6 | 40.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 35/19/3 | 61.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 15/25/4 | 34.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 41 | 11/26/4 | 26.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 6/22/2 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 3/18/2 | 13.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 188 | 32/117/39 | 17.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 162 | 62/65/35 | 38.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 43 | 10/29/4 | 23.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 42 | 24/12/6 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 41 | 18/17/6 | 43.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 30 | 13/14/3 | 43.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 29 | 3/21/5 | 10.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,785 | 19th chT-EU | B30 |
| Nov 2015 | Michael Adams | 2,744 | 20th chT-EU | C68 |
| Nov 2008 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,730 | Olympiad-38 | B87 |
| Jul 2017 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,706 | chT-TUR | C69 |
| Jan 2020 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,705 | PRO League Stage | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 146 | 91.5 | 2,590 |
| chT-SRB | 2016 | 56 | 32 | 2,603 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 54 | 27.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-TUR | 2015 | 34 | 29 | 2,527 |
| chT-MNT | 2010 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,616 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2006 | 27 | 18 | 2,560 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 26 | 18 | 2,556 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 26 | 15 | 2,512 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Ivanisevic (20 games) · Igor Miladinovic (17 games) · Dejan Pikula (15 games) · Nikola Sedlak (14 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (12 games) · Branko Tadic (11 games) · Milos Perunovic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Solak's chess games?
1,886 games by Dragan Solak, 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 Solak has played.
What does Dragan Solak play on the first move as White?
Across 940 games with White in our database, Dragan Solak opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Solak answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Dragan Solak play as White?
As White, Dragan Solak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (117 games, 31.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (102 games, 44.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (89 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 940 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Solak play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Solak most often plays: Slav Defense (188 games, 17.0% win rate); Sicilian (162 games, 38.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (43 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 946 games.
What is Dragan Solak's FIDE rating?
Dragan Solak is currently rated 2,588 in classical chess and 2,512 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,641 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Dragan Solak played?
Our database contains 1,886 games by Dragan Solak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 668 wins, 940 draws, 277 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Solak?
1,886 games by Dragan Solak 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.