Prepare against Goran Jelic
FM · Serbia · World #16,333 classical · FIDE ID 905925
Our database contains 212 games by Goran Jelic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Jelic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Jelic 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 | 2,091 | 2,240 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,262 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,214 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 68 | 67 | 77 | 32.1% |
| As White | 99 | 32 | 41 | 26 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 113 | 36 | 26 | 51 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Jelic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Jelic's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 42.4% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 27 | 27.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 25.3% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jelic usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Jelic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Jelic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Jelic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Jelic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Jelic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 93.0% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 61.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Goran Jelic's chess games
All 212 games by Goran Jelic 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: 68 wins, 67 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B37 | English Opening | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Dan Bogdan | 2,420 | Timisoara | A86 |
| Feb 2023 | Zoran Arsovic | 2,390 | Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | D41 |
| Jan 1994 | Albert Vajda | 2,335 | Timisoara | E73 |
| Sep 2017 | Goran Galiot | 2,331 | chT-Belgrade Premier | B31 |
| May 1993 | Miladin Gavric | 2,325 | 36th YUG-Cup | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 52 | 24.5 | 2,182 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2019 | 23 | 17 | 2,298 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2010 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| Timisoara | 1994 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,243 |
| 10th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| Belgrade Open | 1989 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Jelic's chess games?
212 games by Goran Jelic, 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 Jelic has played.
What does Goran Jelic play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Goran Jelic opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Jelic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Goran Jelic play as White?
As White, Goran Jelic's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Jelic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Jelic most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Goran Jelic's FIDE rating?
Goran Jelic is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Goran Jelic played?
Our database contains 212 games by Goran Jelic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 67 draws, 77 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Jelic?
212 games by Goran Jelic 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.