Prepare against Goran Cabrilo
GM · Serbia · World #4,779 classical · FIDE ID 900249
When preparing against Goran Cabrilo, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 0.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,567 games by Goran Cabrilo, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Goran Cabrilo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Cabrilo 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 | 2,280 | 2,508 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,526 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,537 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,567 | 471 | 838 | 255 | 30.1% |
| As White | 780 | 283 | 404 | 92 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 787 | 188 | 434 | 163 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Cabrilo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Cabrilo's side.
First moves as White (780 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 577 | 74.0% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 87 | 11.2% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 56 | 7.2% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 53 | 6.8% | 62.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Cabrilo usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cabrilo usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Cabrilo usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Cabrilo usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cabrilo usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Cabrilo usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 264 | 75.9% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 44 | 12.6% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 33 | 9.5% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 212 | 73.4% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 29 | 10.0% | 43.1% |
| g6 | 15 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.8% | 32.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 3.8% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 2.8% | 68.8% |
Goran Cabrilo's chess games
All 1,567 games by Goran Cabrilo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 471 wins, 838 draws, 255 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 134 | 41/74/18 | 30.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 13/21/8 | 31.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 20/16/4 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 9/21/2 | 28.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 31 | 8/14/9 | 25.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 4/13/1 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 5/11/0 | 31.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 181 | 58/81/42 | 32.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 77 | 19/43/14 | 24.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 8/23/5 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 5/17/8 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 12/12/3 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 27 | 6/17/4 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 2/19/6 | 7.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 0/25/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,629 | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open | A31 |
| Dec 2014 | Robert Markus | 2,623 | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open | A55 |
| Sep 2008 | Dragan Solak | 2,596 | chT-SRB | C68 |
| Jan 1999 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,577 | chT-YUG | B30 |
| Jan 1986 | Dragoljub Velimirovic | 2,570 | Yugoslavia | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 144 | 86 | 2,518 |
| ch-YUG | 1990 | 32 | 19 | 2,557 |
| Vrnjacka Banja | 1992 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,519 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 29 | 13 | 2,440 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 28 | 14 | 2,466 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2013 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,378 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,415 |
| Stara Pazova Open | 2010 | 20 | 12 | 2,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Cabrilo's chess games?
1,567 games by Goran Cabrilo, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Cabrilo has played.
What does Goran Cabrilo play on the first move as White?
Across 780 games with White in our database, Goran Cabrilo opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Cabrilo answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Goran Cabrilo play as White?
As White, Goran Cabrilo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (134 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 31.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (40 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 780 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Cabrilo play as Black?
As Black, Goran Cabrilo most often plays: Sicilian (181 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (77 games, 24.7% win rate); Réti Opening (36 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 787 games.
What is Goran Cabrilo's FIDE rating?
Goran Cabrilo is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Goran Cabrilo played?
Our database contains 1,567 games by Goran Cabrilo, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 471 wins, 838 draws, 255 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Cabrilo?
1,567 games by Goran Cabrilo 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.