Prepare against Dragana Nesic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #108,120 classical · FIDE ID 14403200
When preparing against Dragana Nesic, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Dragana Nesic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragana Nesic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragana Nesic 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 | 1,940 | 1,945 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,914 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 29.7% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragana Nesic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragana Nesic's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 98.6% | 49.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Nesic usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nesic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Nesic usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Nesic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 81.8% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Dragana Nesic's chess games
All 138 games by Dragana Nesic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 46 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 34 | 8/11/15 | 23.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Marija Petrovic | 2,105 | chT-BIH w | B01 |
| Jun 2008 | Ana Petrovic | 2,068 | chT-BIH w | B01 |
| Jul 2007 | Tomislav S Filipovic | 2,067 | Senta Open B 11th | D45 |
| Jun 2008 | Mira Dedijer | 1,969 | chT-BIH w | C02 |
| Jun 2012 | Gordana Sulc | 1,948 | chT-BIH w 11th | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH w | 2024 | 25 | 13 | 1,923 |
| ch-BIH w | 2008 | 18 | 8 | 1,916 |
| 14th SCG Festival U14 Girls | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2003 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 25th Novi Becej Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| 18th ch-EU U16 Girls | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragana Nesic's chess games?
138 games by Dragana Nesic, from Oct 2006 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 Dragana Nesic has played.
What does Dragana Nesic play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Dragana Nesic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragana Nesic answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Dragana Nesic play as White?
As White, Dragana Nesic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragana Nesic play as Black?
As Black, Dragana Nesic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Dragana Nesic's FIDE rating?
Dragana Nesic is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Dragana Nesic played?
Our database contains 138 games by Dragana Nesic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 46 draws, 51 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragana Nesic?
138 games by Dragana Nesic 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.