Prepare against Igor Divljan
FM · Canada · World #15,061 classical · FIDE ID 2603977
Our database contains 183 games by Igor Divljan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Divljan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Divljan 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 | 2,105 | 2,324 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,274 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,260 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 74 | 34 | 75 | 40.4% |
| As White | 91 | 39 | 20 | 32 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 35 | 14 | 43 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Divljan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Divljan's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 93.4% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Divljan usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Divljan usually continues c4 (78.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Divljan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Divljan usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Divljan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Divljan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 92.3% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 86.2% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Igor Divljan's chess games
All 183 games by Igor Divljan 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: 74 wins, 34 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,553 | 5th Montreal B | C00 |
| Aug 2004 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,484 | 5th Montreal B | E76 |
| Jan 2002 | Vladimir Lazarev | 2,461 | Montreal CMA Futurity | E39 |
| Aug 2004 | Irina Krush | 2,459 | 5th Montreal B | D36 |
| Aug 2004 | Yan Teplitsky | 2,440 | 5th Montreal B | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guelph Open | 2005 | 18 | 10 | 2,296 |
| ch-CAN | 2009 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,194 |
| 5th Montreal B | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,417 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 1998 | 10 | 7 | – |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Divljan's chess games?
183 games by Igor Divljan, 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 Divljan has played.
What does Igor Divljan play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Igor Divljan opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Divljan answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Igor Divljan play as White?
As White, Igor Divljan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Divljan play as Black?
As Black, Igor Divljan most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Igor Divljan's FIDE rating?
Igor Divljan is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Igor Divljan played?
Our database contains 183 games by Igor Divljan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 34 draws, 75 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Divljan?
183 games by Igor Divljan 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.