Prepare against Dragan Tesic
IM · Serbia · World #8,980 classical · FIDE ID 902578
Our database contains 350 games by Dragan Tesic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Tesic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Tesic 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 | 2,186 | 2,417 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,261 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,339 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 93 | 136 | 121 | 26.6% |
| As White | 170 | 50 | 63 | 57 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 180 | 43 | 73 | 64 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Tesic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Tesic's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 89.4% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 7.6% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Tesic usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Tesic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Tesic usually continues e4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Tesic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Tesic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Tesic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 83.7% | 44.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.6% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 94.4% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Dragan Tesic's chess games
All 350 games by Dragan Tesic 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: 93 wins, 136 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 40 | 12/12/16 | 30.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 50 | 14/18/18 | 28.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Novak Cabarkapa | 2,458 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial | B50 |
| Jan 1995 | Dejan Pikula | 2,455 | chT-YUG | B56 |
| Apr 2010 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,428 | chT2-CRO Center | D41 |
| Dec 2010 | Rolly Martinez | 2,425 | 31st Milan Crespi Open A | E18 |
| Jan 1993 | Georgi Petrov Tringov | 2,420 | Vrbas | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 26 | 12 | 2,352 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 23 | 10 | 2,179 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 21 | 8 | 2,324 |
| chT2-YUG | 2000 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,457 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
| Novi Sad Open A | 2008 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,409 |
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,393 |
| Vrbas | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Tesic's chess games?
350 games by Dragan Tesic, 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 Tesic has played.
What does Dragan Tesic play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Dragan Tesic opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Tesic answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dragan Tesic play as White?
As White, Dragan Tesic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Tesic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Tesic most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 28.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Dragan Tesic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Tesic is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Dragan Tesic played?
Our database contains 350 games by Dragan Tesic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 136 draws, 121 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Tesic?
350 games by Dragan Tesic 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.