Prepare against Goran Katic
Serbia · World #43,614 classical · FIDE ID 919942
Our database contains 149 games by Goran Katic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Katic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Katic 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 | 1,919 | 2,096 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 49 | 22 | 78 | 32.9% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 12 | 30 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 21 | 10 | 48 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Katic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Katic's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Katic usually continues c3 (43.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Katic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Katic usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 26.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Goran Katic's chess games
All 149 games by Goran Katic 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: 49 wins, 22 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 14/6/19 | 35.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Stefan Djuric | 2,441 | chT-SRB Central | C08 |
| Jul 2020 | Nenad I Todorovic | 2,295 | Paracin Summer Open | B22 |
| Jan 2006 | Miodrag Mihajlovic | 2,268 | Belgrade Winter Open | B22 |
| Dec 2008 | Miroslav Maksimovic | 2,245 | 21st Belgrade Trophy | A14 |
| Jan 2005 | Neboisa Illijin | 2,242 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2006 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,187 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,038 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,031 |
| 19th Belgrade Trophy | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 34th Belgrade Trophy | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Katic's chess games?
149 games by Goran Katic, 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 Katic has played.
What does Goran Katic play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Goran Katic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Katic answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Goran Katic play as White?
As White, Goran Katic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Katic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Katic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Goran Katic's FIDE rating?
Goran Katic is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Goran Katic played?
Our database contains 149 games by Goran Katic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 22 draws, 78 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Katic?
149 games by Goran Katic 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.