Prepare against Faruk Osmanovic
DEU · World #29,633 classical · FIDE ID 4637941
Our database contains 347 games by Faruk Osmanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Faruk Osmanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faruk Osmanovic 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 | 1,988 | 2,159 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,996 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 2,098 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 104 | 75 | 168 | 30.0% |
| As White | 174 | 56 | 38 | 80 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 173 | 48 | 37 | 88 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faruk Osmanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faruk Osmanovic's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 67.8% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 14.9% | 32.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 9.8% | 38.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Osmanovic usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Osmanovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Osmanovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 32.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Osmanovic usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Osmanovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Osmanovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 67.8% | 33.1% |
| e5 | 25 | 28.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 70.7% | 39.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 25.9% | 46.7% |
Faruk Osmanovic's chess games
All 347 games by Faruk Osmanovic 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: 104 wins, 75 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Thomas Reich | 2,393 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B73 |
| May 2010 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,311 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B88 |
| Jul 2016 | Danilo Besedes | 2,306 | 7th ch-Vojvodina | D02 |
| Jul 2009 | Lubos Rosko | 2,292 | Pardubice Czech Open A | E12 |
| Jul 2020 | Josef Kratochvil | 2,275 | 45th Vsetin Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2012 | 37 | 19 | 2,030 |
| Budapest Nyar Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| 45th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Untergrombach Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,399 |
| 14th Senta Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faruk Osmanovic's chess games?
347 games by Faruk Osmanovic, 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 Faruk Osmanovic has played.
What does Faruk Osmanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Faruk Osmanovic opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faruk Osmanovic answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Faruk Osmanovic play as White?
As White, Faruk Osmanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faruk Osmanovic play as Black?
As Black, Faruk Osmanovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Faruk Osmanovic's FIDE rating?
Faruk Osmanovic is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Faruk Osmanovic played?
Our database contains 347 games by Faruk Osmanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 75 draws, 168 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faruk Osmanovic?
347 games by Faruk Osmanovic 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.