Prepare against Goran Skare
FM · Serbia · World #11,594 classical · FIDE ID 922196
Our database contains 502 games by Goran Skare, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Skare's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Skare 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 | 2,146 | 2,340 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,233 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,348 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 179 | 239 | 84 | 35.7% |
| As White | 246 | 88 | 116 | 42 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 256 | 91 | 123 | 42 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Skare's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Skare's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 221 | 89.8% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 8.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Skare usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Skare usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Skare usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Skare usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Skare usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Skare usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 86.1% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 66.3% | 58.8% |
| f5 | 16 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Goran Skare's chess games
All 502 games by Goran Skare 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: 179 wins, 239 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 8/21/7 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/17/0 | 43.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/11/2 | 38.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 44 | 8/29/7 | 18.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Milko Popchev | 2,476 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | D12 |
| Apr 2021 | Luka Draskovic | 2,472 | Belgrade Spring Open | A21 |
| Nov 2004 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,471 | 17th Belgrade Trophy | E17 |
| Sep 2004 | Predrag Kovacevic | 2,365 | chT-SCG Premier League | C00 |
| Feb 2023 | Stefan Tadic | 2,347 | Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2018 | 92 | 46.5 | 2,270 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2021 | 62 | 43.5 | 2,333 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 37 | 22 | 2,246 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 31 | 19 | 2,253 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 30 | 20 | 2,363 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2016 | 25 | 17 | 2,353 |
| Belgrade Jezero Open | 2017 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,281 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Skare's chess games?
502 games by Goran Skare, 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 Skare has played.
What does Goran Skare play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Goran Skare opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Skare answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Goran Skare play as White?
As White, Goran Skare's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Skare play as Black?
As Black, Goran Skare most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Goran Skare's FIDE rating?
Goran Skare is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Goran Skare played?
Our database contains 502 games by Goran Skare, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 239 draws, 84 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Skare?
502 games by Goran Skare 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.