Prepare against Dragoljub Jacimovic
GM · North Macedonia · World #2,900 classical · FIDE ID 15000214
Our database contains 768 games by Dragoljub Jacimovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragoljub Jacimovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragoljub Jacimovic 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 | 2,343 | 2,446 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,454 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,470 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 768 | 263 | 356 | 147 | 34.2% |
| As White | 378 | 139 | 180 | 58 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 390 | 124 | 176 | 89 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragoljub Jacimovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragoljub Jacimovic's side.
First moves as White (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 332 | 87.8% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 4.0% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.7% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.7% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 172 | 91.0% | 57.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 73.6% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 9.1% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.6% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Dragoljub Jacimovic's chess games
All 768 games by Dragoljub Jacimovic 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: 263 wins, 356 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 41 | 8/25/8 | 19.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/15/6 | 46.2% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 11/17/6 | 32.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/18/1 | 40.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 5/16/5 | 19.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 7/13/3 | 30.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 11/11/0 | 47.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 18/25/17 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 51 | 14/24/13 | 27.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 33 | 10/17/6 | 30.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 20 | 11/9/0 | 55.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| E62 | English Opening | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 1/9/6 | 6.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/5/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,607 | 18th EU-Cup | C18 |
| Sep 1998 | Jozsef Pinter | 2,595 | Olympiad-33 | E39 |
| Nov 2015 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,583 | 29th Belgrade Trophy | E92 |
| Apr 2011 | Jure Skoberne | 2,553 | Skopje Karposh Open | E62 |
| Dec 1994 | Zurab Sturua | 2,535 | Olympiad-31 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 43 | 27.5 | 2,441 |
| Skopje Open | 2009 | 35 | 21 | 2,385 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1990 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,380 |
| chT-YUG | 1992 | 21 | 12 | 2,428 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-YUG 40 | 1985 | 17 | 6 | 2,334 |
| ch-FRM | 2007 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,435 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zvonko Stanojoski (12 games) · Robert Veleski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragoljub Jacimovic's chess games?
768 games by Dragoljub Jacimovic, 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 Dragoljub Jacimovic has played.
What does Dragoljub Jacimovic play on the first move as White?
Across 378 games with White in our database, Dragoljub Jacimovic opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragoljub Jacimovic answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Dragoljub Jacimovic play as White?
As White, Dragoljub Jacimovic's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (41 games, 19.5% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 378 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragoljub Jacimovic play as Black?
As Black, Dragoljub Jacimovic most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (60 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (51 games, 27.5% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Dragoljub Jacimovic's FIDE rating?
Dragoljub Jacimovic is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dragoljub Jacimovic played?
Our database contains 768 games by Dragoljub Jacimovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 356 draws, 147 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragoljub Jacimovic?
768 games by Dragoljub Jacimovic 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.