Prepare against Dusan Rajkovic
GM · Serbia · World #7,326 classical · FIDE ID 900265
Our database contains 2,111 games by Dusan Rajkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dusan Rajkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusan Rajkovic 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 | 2,218 | 2,522 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,426 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,421 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,111 | 690 | 985 | 430 | 32.7% |
| As White | 1,065 | 380 | 507 | 177 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 1,046 | 310 | 478 | 253 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusan Rajkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusan Rajkovic's side.
First moves as White (1,065 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 813 | 76.3% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 79 | 7.4% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 64 | 6.0% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 6.0% | 64.1% |
| g3 | 43 | 4.0% | 53.5% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues Nc3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (493 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 437 | 88.6% | 54.9% |
| e6 | 26 | 5.3% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 2.6% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 304 | 84.9% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 28 | 7.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 3.9% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Dusan Rajkovic's chess games
All 2,111 games by Dusan Rajkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 690 wins, 985 draws, 430 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 95 | 31/49/14 | 32.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 94 | 35/44/15 | 37.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 84 | 41/27/16 | 48.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 78 | 36/25/17 | 46.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 64 | 23/31/10 | 35.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 50 | 22/22/6 | 44.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 48 | 12/28/8 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 32 | 12/16/4 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 12/14/5 | 38.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 155 | 62/59/34 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 108 | 39/38/31 | 36.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 102 | 28/47/25 | 27.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 63 | 19/31/13 | 30.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 53 | 11/30/12 | 20.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 48 | 15/21/12 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 6/19/7 | 18.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 30 | 7/17/6 | 23.3% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 4/16/9 | 13.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,670 | 52nd chT-YUG | D16 |
| Jan 1990 | John D M Nunn | 2,610 | Bundesliga 1990-91 | E97 |
| Jul 1978 | Ljubomir Ljubojevic | 2,605 | Titovo Uzice International | B72 |
| Jan 1987 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,605 | Vrsac | A31 |
| Jan 1992 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,595 | chT-YUG | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 106 | 57 | 2,481 |
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 59 | 29.5 | 2,392 |
| Smederevska Palanka | 1982 | 58 | 34 | 2,526 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 49 | 26.5 | 2,403 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 42 | 21 | 2,220 |
| chT-SRB | 2014 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,409 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,379 |
| Kragujevac | 1977 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,375 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vlastimil Jansa (16 games) · Bozidar Ivanovic (15 games) · Branko Damljanovic (14 games) · Bojan Kurajica (14 games) · Stefan Djuric (12 games) · Dragan Barlov (12 games) · Milan Vukic (11 games) · Dejan Nestorovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusan Rajkovic's chess games?
2,111 games by Dusan Rajkovic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Dusan Rajkovic has played.
What does Dusan Rajkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,065 games with White in our database, Dusan Rajkovic opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusan Rajkovic answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dusan Rajkovic play as White?
As White, Dusan Rajkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (95 games, 32.6% win rate); Slav Defense (94 games, 37.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (84 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,065 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusan Rajkovic play as Black?
As Black, Dusan Rajkovic most often plays: Sicilian (155 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (108 games, 36.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (102 games, 27.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,046 games.
What is Dusan Rajkovic's FIDE rating?
Dusan Rajkovic is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Dusan Rajkovic played?
Our database contains 2,111 games by Dusan Rajkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 690 wins, 985 draws, 430 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusan Rajkovic?
2,111 games by Dusan Rajkovic 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.