Prepare against Drazen Petrovic
HRV · World #28,010 classical · FIDE ID 14504030
Our database contains 41 games by Drazen Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Drazen Petrovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Drazen Petrovic 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 | 1,998 | 2,118 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,067 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,111 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 29.3% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Drazen Petrovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Drazen Petrovic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Drazen Petrovic's chess games
All 41 games by Drazen Petrovic 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E89 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Sasa T Jovanovic | 2,306 | 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | A05 |
| Nov 2008 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,245 | Belgrade-chT Quality | E61 |
| Jan 2009 | Miodrag Rakic | 2,237 | ch-Belgrade | A15 |
| Nov 2008 | Mitko Aleksandrov | 2,036 | Belgrade-chT Quality | C41 |
| Nov 2008 | Milan Pisar | 2,018 | Belgrade-chT Quality | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Belgrade | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 2,140 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,867 |
| Belgrade Summer Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,133 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,004 |
| 26th Bosnjaci Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Drazen Petrovic's chess games?
41 games by Drazen Petrovic, 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 Petrovic has played.
What does Drazen Petrovic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Drazen Petrovic opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Drazen Petrovic answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Drazen Petrovic play as White?
As White, Drazen Petrovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Drazen Petrovic play as Black?
As Black, Drazen Petrovic most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Drazen Petrovic's FIDE rating?
Drazen Petrovic is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Drazen Petrovic played?
Our database contains 41 games by Drazen Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Drazen Petrovic?
41 games by Drazen Petrovic 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.