Prepare against Elvis Pestek
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #35,599 classical · FIDE ID 14405008
Our database contains 175 games by Elvis Pestek, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elvis Pestek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elvis Pestek 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 | 1,956 | 2,038 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,122 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,157 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 44 | 64 | 67 | 25.1% |
| As White | 86 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 21 | 34 | 34 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elvis Pestek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elvis Pestek's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 91.9% | 44.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.1% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pestek usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pestek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pestek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pestek usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pestek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Pestek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 86.9% | 41.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Elvis Pestek's chess games
All 175 games by Elvis Pestek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 44 wins, 64 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Rajko Bogdanovic | 2,268 | 45th Sarajevo Bosna Open | C18 |
| Jun 2012 | Predrag Plakalovic | 2,262 | 11th chT-BIH | C00 |
| Jun 2012 | Slobodan Loncarevic | 2,227 | 11th chT-BIH | B76 |
| May 2012 | Sead Kozarcanin | 2,138 | 42nd Sarajevo Bosna Open B | C70 |
| Sep 2011 | Samir Hajdarevic | 2,131 | Gorazde Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorazde Open | 2011 | 14 | 7 | 2,098 |
| 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,075 |
| 44th Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| 43rd Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| 41st Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,107 |
| ch-Gorazde CC | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 14th chT-BIH | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elvis Pestek's chess games?
175 games by Elvis Pestek, from Jul 2009 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 Elvis Pestek has played.
What does Elvis Pestek play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Elvis Pestek opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elvis Pestek answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Elvis Pestek play as White?
As White, Elvis Pestek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elvis Pestek play as Black?
As Black, Elvis Pestek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Elvis Pestek's FIDE rating?
Elvis Pestek is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Elvis Pestek played?
Our database contains 175 games by Elvis Pestek, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 64 draws, 67 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elvis Pestek?
175 games by Elvis Pestek 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.