Prepare against Igor Spiric
FM · Serbia · World #7,616 classical · FIDE ID 916609
Our database contains 454 games by Igor Spiric, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Spiric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Spiric 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 | 2,212 | 2,306 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,255 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,216 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 156 | 153 | 145 | 34.4% |
| As White | 226 | 83 | 75 | 68 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 228 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Spiric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Spiric's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 76.6% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 18.0% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 3.2% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Spiric usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Spiric usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Spiric usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Spiric usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Spiric usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Spiric usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 40.4% | 53.3% |
| Nc6 | 33 | 28.9% | 43.9% |
| b6 | 23 | 20.2% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 79.7% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 15.9% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Igor Spiric's chess games
All 454 games by Igor Spiric 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: 156 wins, 153 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A60 | Catalan | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 45 | 16/17/12 | 35.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 12/12/11 | 34.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,497 | Novi Sad Open A | A41 |
| Nov 2006 | Julian Radulski | 2,494 | 19th Belgrade Trophy | A40 |
| Mar 2009 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,480 | 10th ch-EU | E92 |
| Sep 2012 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,447 | chT-SRB | A40 |
| Apr 2008 | Igor Solomunovic | 2,442 | Novi Sad Open A | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 73 | 33.5 | 2,243 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2016 | 50 | 30 | 2,311 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 23 | 10 | 2,118 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2019 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,238 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 15 | 9 | 2,219 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,317 |
| chT-YUG | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Spiric's chess games?
454 games by Igor Spiric, 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 Igor Spiric has played.
What does Igor Spiric play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Igor Spiric opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Spiric answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Igor Spiric play as White?
As White, Igor Spiric's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Spiric play as Black?
As Black, Igor Spiric most often plays: French Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Owen Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Igor Spiric's FIDE rating?
Igor Spiric is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Igor Spiric played?
Our database contains 454 games by Igor Spiric, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 153 draws, 145 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Spiric?
454 games by Igor Spiric 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.