Prepare against Goran Cukic
Serbia · World #72,931 classical · FIDE ID 941468
When preparing against Goran Cukic, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 53 games by Goran Cukic, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Cukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Cukic 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 | 1,811 | 1,978 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,911 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,911 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 9 | 19 | 25 | 17.0% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Cukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Cukic's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 34.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 34.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cukic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Cukic usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Cukic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cukic usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Goran Cukic's chess games
All 53 games by Goran Cukic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 9 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Cedomir Mancic | 2,196 | chT-SRB quality | E69 |
| Oct 2010 | Velimir Velemir | 2,062 | chT-SRB quality | D00 |
| Mar 2005 | Miloslav Cvetkovic | 2,048 | Belgrade Spring Open | A00 |
| Mar 2005 | Svetislav Marinkov | 2,037 | Belgrade Spring Open | B25 |
| Jul 2026 | Fedor ALIMOV | 2,033 | ????RADNICKICHESS FM Round Robin July 2026 Belgrade 23.07.-31.07.2026. | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Belgrade Zimski Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,887 |
| ????RADNICKICHESS FM Round Robin July 2026 Belgrade 23.07.-31.07.2026. | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,956 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,899 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Cukic's chess games?
53 games by Goran Cukic, from Apr 2005 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 Cukic has played.
What does Goran Cukic play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Goran Cukic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Cukic answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Goran Cukic play as White?
As White, Goran Cukic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Cukic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Cukic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Goran Cukic's FIDE rating?
Goran Cukic is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Goran Cukic played?
Our database contains 53 games by Goran Cukic, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Cukic?
53 games by Goran Cukic 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.