Prepare against Gavrilo Rajevic
FM · Serbia · World #10,154 classical · FIDE ID 905801
When preparing against Gavrilo Rajevic, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Gavrilo Rajevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gavrilo Rajevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gavrilo Rajevic 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 | 2,167 | 2,305 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 41 | 74 | 47 | 25.3% |
| As White | 74 | 20 | 36 | 18 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 88 | 21 | 38 | 29 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gavrilo Rajevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gavrilo Rajevic's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 87.8% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Rajevic usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rajevic usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Rajevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Rajevic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rajevic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 97.6% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Gavrilo Rajevic's chess games
All 162 games by Gavrilo Rajevic 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: 41 wins, 74 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Dragan Barlov | 2,495 | ch-YUG sf | E92 |
| Sep 2009 | Dusan Jesic | 2,395 | chT-SRB 1st League | B86 |
| Jan 1995 | Petar Mitrovic | 2,390 | chT2-YUG | B87 |
| Sep 2010 | Petar Krstic | 2,347 | chT-SRB 1st League | A07 |
| Jan 1997 | Dragan Djordjevic | 2,340 | YUG Cup | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2017 | 33 | 11 | 2,180 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 16 | 11 | 2,226 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1986 | 11 | 4 | 2,290 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,196 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gavrilo Rajevic's chess games?
162 games by Gavrilo Rajevic, 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 Gavrilo Rajevic has played.
What does Gavrilo Rajevic play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Gavrilo Rajevic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gavrilo Rajevic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gavrilo Rajevic play as White?
As White, Gavrilo Rajevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gavrilo Rajevic play as Black?
As Black, Gavrilo Rajevic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Gavrilo Rajevic's FIDE rating?
Gavrilo Rajevic is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Gavrilo Rajevic played?
Our database contains 162 games by Gavrilo Rajevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 74 draws, 47 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gavrilo Rajevic?
162 games by Gavrilo Rajevic 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.