Prepare against Goran Arsovic
IM · Serbia · World #3,904 classical · FIDE ID 901792
Our database contains 1,119 games by Goran Arsovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Arsovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Arsovic 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 | 2,305 | 2,504 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,343 | 2,496 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,485 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,119 | 331 | 568 | 220 | 29.6% |
| As White | 557 | 182 | 293 | 82 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 562 | 149 | 275 | 138 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Arsovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Arsovic's side.
First moves as White (557 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 367 | 65.9% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 174 | 31.2% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.6% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Arsovic usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Arsovic usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Arsovic usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Arsovic usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Arsovic usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Arsovic usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 250 | 96.5% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 198 | 96.1% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.9% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Goran Arsovic's chess games
All 1,119 games by Goran Arsovic 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: 331 wins, 568 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 149 | 36/85/28 | 24.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 59 | 15/36/8 | 25.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 58 | 24/25/9 | 41.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45 | 16/24/5 | 35.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 11/14/2 | 40.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 4/15/6 | 16.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 21 | 11/9/1 | 52.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 123 | 33/62/28 | 26.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 52 | 19/23/10 | 36.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 19/16/13 | 39.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 38 | 8/21/9 | 21.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 34 | 6/15/13 | 17.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 34 | 7/19/8 | 20.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 7/18/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 4/13/1 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Milos Perunovic | 2,693 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial Open | D45 |
| Jun 2013 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,636 | chT-MNT | E11 |
| Jul 2016 | Mladen Palac | 2,631 | chT-BIH 15th | B90 |
| Feb 2017 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,627 | PRO League Stage | B41 |
| Mar 2019 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,622 | 20th EU-ch | D39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 79 | 38 | 2,390 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 60 | 34 | 2,458 |
| chT-MNT | 2014 | 51 | 25 | 2,473 |
| Belgrade Trako | 1995 | 39 | 19 | 2,414 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 35 | 14 | 2,319 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 34 | 19 | 2,316 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 31 | 16.5 | 2,409 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,511 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Slavisa Brenjo (14 games) · Miodrag R Savic (14 games) · Milos Perunovic (12 games) · Branko Tadic (11 games) · Danilo Milanovic (11 games) · Dejan Pikula (10 games) · Borko Lajthajm (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Arsovic's chess games?
1,119 games by Goran Arsovic, 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 Goran Arsovic has played.
What does Goran Arsovic play on the first move as White?
Across 557 games with White in our database, Goran Arsovic opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Arsovic answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Goran Arsovic play as White?
As White, Goran Arsovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (149 games, 24.2% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 25.4% win rate); English Opening (58 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 557 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Arsovic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Arsovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (123 games, 26.8% win rate); Sicilian (52 games, 36.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (48 games, 39.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 562 games.
What is Goran Arsovic's FIDE rating?
Goran Arsovic is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,343 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Goran Arsovic played?
Our database contains 1,119 games by Goran Arsovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 568 draws, 220 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Arsovic?
1,119 games by Goran Arsovic 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.