Prepare against Goran Starcevic
FM · Serbia · World #31,936 classical · FIDE ID 904953
Our database contains 333 games by Goran Starcevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Starcevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Starcevic 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 | 1,974 | 2,244 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 130 | 73 | 130 | 39.0% |
| As White | 167 | 72 | 38 | 57 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 166 | 58 | 35 | 73 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Starcevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Starcevic's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 67.7% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 40 | 24.0% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 7.8% | 38.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 78.7% | 48.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 11.2% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 91.5% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Goran Starcevic's chess games
All 333 games by Goran Starcevic 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: 130 wins, 73 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 42 | 21/7/14 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A34 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Slobodan Mirkovic | 2,370 | chT-Belgrade | B12 |
| Nov 2011 | Toni Kiroski | 2,351 | 25th Belgrade Trophy | B07 |
| Mar 2007 | Milan Andrijevic | 2,347 | Belgrade Spring Open | C88 |
| Jan 2005 | Bojan Mihic | 2,324 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | D47 |
| Jan 2006 | Goran Skare | 2,303 | Belgrade Winter Open | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2012 | 56 | 36 | 2,230 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,191 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,212 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2018 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2014 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,136 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,993 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2013 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,343 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Starcevic's chess games?
333 games by Goran Starcevic, 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 Starcevic has played.
What does Goran Starcevic play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Goran Starcevic opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Starcevic answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Goran Starcevic play as White?
As White, Goran Starcevic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Starcevic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Starcevic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Goran Starcevic's FIDE rating?
Goran Starcevic is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Goran Starcevic played?
Our database contains 333 games by Goran Starcevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 73 draws, 130 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Starcevic?
333 games by Goran Starcevic 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.