Prepare against Drazen Dragicevic
FM · Sweden · World #3,499 classical · FIDE ID 1707922
When preparing against Drazen Dragicevic, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 508 games by Drazen Dragicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Drazen Dragicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Drazen Dragicevic 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 | 2,319 | 2,365 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,315 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,300 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 508 | 196 | 136 | 176 | 38.6% |
| As White | 241 | 113 | 67 | 61 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 267 | 83 | 69 | 115 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Drazen Dragicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Drazen Dragicevic's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 107 | 44.4% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 89 | 36.9% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 15.8% | 69.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues g3 (52.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dragicevic usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 88.1% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 77.5% | 43.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 16.7% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.9% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Drazen Dragicevic's chess games
All 508 games by Drazen Dragicevic 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: 196 wins, 136 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 37 | 11/12/14 | 29.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 17/7/5 | 58.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 10/13/18 | 24.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/4/15 | 45.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 1/7/9 | 5.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A48 | London System | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Aleksander Mista | 2,614 | ch-EU rapid | A15 |
| Aug 2008 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,561 | Wch U20 | B33 |
| Dec 2023 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,530 | ch-EU Blitz | A14 |
| Jan 2020 | Lars Oskar Hauge | 2,504 | 49th Rilton Cup | A26 |
| Dec 2019 | Ilja Schneider | 2,483 | ch-EU blitz | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2006 | 26 | 13 | 2,259 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,261 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2019 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,407 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,377 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,158 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,332 |
| Nancy Meurthe Blitz 17th | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Drazen Dragicevic's chess games?
508 games by Drazen Dragicevic, 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 Drazen Dragicevic has played.
What does Drazen Dragicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Drazen Dragicevic opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Drazen Dragicevic answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Drazen Dragicevic play as White?
As White, Drazen Dragicevic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (37 games, 29.7% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Drazen Dragicevic play as Black?
As Black, Drazen Dragicevic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Drazen Dragicevic's FIDE rating?
Drazen Dragicevic is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Drazen Dragicevic played?
Our database contains 508 games by Drazen Dragicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 136 draws, 176 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Drazen Dragicevic?
508 games by Drazen Dragicevic 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.