Prepare against Emir Dizdarevic
GM · HRV · World #4,920 classical · FIDE ID 14400049
When preparing against Emir Dizdarevic, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 10.5% over 57 games.
Our database contains 2,353 games by Emir Dizdarevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emir Dizdarevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emir Dizdarevic 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 | 2,276 | 2,546 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,547 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,392 | 2,540 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,353 | 816 | 1,187 | 350 | 34.7% |
| As White | 1,176 | 462 | 590 | 124 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 1,177 | 354 | 597 | 226 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emir Dizdarevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emir Dizdarevic's side.
First moves as White (1,176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 859 | 73.0% | 66.2% |
| c4 | 149 | 12.7% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 148 | 12.6% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 1.1% | 42.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Dizdarevic usually continues g3 (68.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dizdarevic usually continues g3 (69.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Dizdarevic usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Dizdarevic usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Dizdarevic usually continues g3 (78.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Dizdarevic usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (562 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 254 | 45.2% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 132 | 23.5% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 96 | 17.1% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 27 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 18 | 3.2% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (408 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 199 | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 118 | 28.9% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 56 | 13.7% | 52.7% |
| d6 | 23 | 5.6% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Emir Dizdarevic's chess games
All 2,353 games by Emir Dizdarevic 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: 816 wins, 1,187 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 317 | 149/136/32 | 47.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 130 | 63/60/7 | 48.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 130 | 74/39/17 | 56.9% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 75 | 28/34/13 | 37.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 70 | 17/51/2 | 24.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 57 | 6/44/7 | 10.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 50 | 19/25/6 | 38.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 38 | 16/19/3 | 42.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 97 | 35/40/22 | 36.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 88 | 28/34/26 | 31.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 71 | 13/40/18 | 18.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 60 | 25/21/14 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 56 | 19/32/5 | 33.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 51 | 23/19/9 | 45.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 47 | 10/28/9 | 21.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45 | 11/23/11 | 24.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 38 | 13/15/10 | 34.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 7/27/2 | 19.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Alexei Shirov | 2,726 | Olympiad-36 | B01 |
| May 2002 | Ilia Smirin | 2,685 | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd | A49 |
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Motylev | 2,675 | 21st EU-Cup | D05 |
| Sep 1996 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,655 | Olympiad-32 | E11 |
| Jan 2002 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,655 | 18th Skopje Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2007 | 107 | 65.5 | 2,526 |
| Sarajevo | 1988 | 83 | 34.5 | 2,428 |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 41 | 31.5 | 2,520 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,341 |
| Zenica | 1989 | 30 | 18 | 2,526 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 28 | 18 | 2,555 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,361 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 21 | 17 | 2,604 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bojan Kurajica (39 games) · Goran Trkulja (25 games) · Zdenko Kozul (22 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (17 games) · Milan Drasko (16 games) · Vlado Jakovljevic (16 games) · Zoran Runic (16 games) · Milan Vukic (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emir Dizdarevic's chess games?
2,353 games by Emir Dizdarevic, 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 Emir Dizdarevic has played.
What does Emir Dizdarevic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,176 games with White in our database, Emir Dizdarevic opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emir Dizdarevic answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Emir Dizdarevic play as White?
As White, Emir Dizdarevic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (317 games, 47.0% win rate); English Opening (130 games, 48.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (130 games, 56.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emir Dizdarevic play as Black?
As Black, Emir Dizdarevic most often plays: Sicilian (97 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 31.8% win rate); Slav Defense (71 games, 18.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,177 games.
What is Emir Dizdarevic's FIDE rating?
Emir Dizdarevic is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,392 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (May 2015).
How many games has Emir Dizdarevic played?
Our database contains 2,353 games by Emir Dizdarevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 816 wins, 1,187 draws, 350 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emir Dizdarevic?
2,353 games by Emir Dizdarevic 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.