Prepare against Goran Glavinac
North Macedonia · World #25,474 classical · FIDE ID 15001881
When preparing against Goran Glavinac, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 347 games by Goran Glavinac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Glavinac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Glavinac 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 | 2,015 | 2,201 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 2,193 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 2,159 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 131 | 81 | 135 | 37.8% |
| As White | 178 | 77 | 39 | 62 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 169 | 54 | 42 | 73 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Glavinac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Glavinac's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 43.3% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 38.8% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 23 | 12.9% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Glavinac usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Glavinac usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Glavinac usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Glavinac usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Glavinac usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Glavinac usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 22.6% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 49.2% | 38.3% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 45.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Goran Glavinac's chess games
All 347 games by Goran Glavinac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 131 wins, 81 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,457 | Skopje Open | B52 |
| Mar 2014 | Goran Arsovic | 2,434 | Skopje Karposh Open | E61 |
| Jul 2013 | Dragoljub Jacimovic | 2,429 | 22nd ch-FRM Open | D36 |
| Mar 2013 | Orce Danchevski | 2,395 | Skopje Karposh Open | B41 |
| Jul 2021 | Emil Risteski | 2,367 | ch-FRM Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 52 | 30 | 2,179 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 45 | 21 | 2,178 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 45 | 25.5 | 1,956 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2015 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,222 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 2,197 |
| ch-Skopje Karposh CC | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,960 |
| ch-Karposh CC | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,042 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Orce Danchevski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Glavinac's chess games?
347 games by Goran Glavinac, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Glavinac has played.
What does Goran Glavinac play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Goran Glavinac opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Glavinac answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Goran Glavinac play as White?
As White, Goran Glavinac's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Glavinac play as Black?
As Black, Goran Glavinac most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Goran Glavinac's FIDE rating?
Goran Glavinac is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Goran Glavinac played?
Our database contains 347 games by Goran Glavinac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 81 draws, 135 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Glavinac?
347 games by Goran Glavinac 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.