Prepare against Goran Vajic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #2,968 classical · FIDE ID 14402890
Our database contains 339 games by Goran Vajic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Vajic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Vajic 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 | 2,340 | 2,379 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,376 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,280 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 155 | 87 | 97 | 45.7% |
| As White | 173 | 92 | 42 | 39 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 166 | 63 | 45 | 58 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Vajic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Vajic's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 95.4% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Vajic usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vajic usually continues Nf3 (77.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vajic usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vajic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Vajic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 69.0% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 88.7% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Goran Vajic's chess games
All 339 games by Goran Vajic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 155 wins, 87 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,543 | 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | B23 |
| Jan 2015 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,541 | 20th Bosnjaci Open | C41 |
| Aug 2017 | Davor Rogic | 2,511 | chT2-BIH | C54 |
| Aug 2018 | Milan Zajic | 2,503 | chT-BIH 1 | B06 |
| Jan 2015 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,502 | 20th Bosnjaci Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 48 | 24 | 2,267 |
| chT2-BIH | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,351 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,430 |
| 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| 22nd Bosnjaci Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| 48th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| 45th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Vajic's chess games?
339 games by Goran Vajic, from Jan 2005 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 Vajic has played.
What does Goran Vajic play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Goran Vajic opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Vajic answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Goran Vajic play as White?
As White, Goran Vajic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 84.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Vajic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Vajic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Goran Vajic's FIDE rating?
Goran Vajic is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Goran Vajic played?
Our database contains 339 games by Goran Vajic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 87 draws, 97 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Vajic?
339 games by Goran Vajic 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.