Prepare against Igor Knezevic
HRV · World #27,402 classical · FIDE ID 14512165
Our database contains 60 games by Igor Knezevic, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Knezevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Knezevic 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 | 2,002 | 2,227 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,187 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,154 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 27 | 12 | 21 | 45.0% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
Igor Knezevic's chess games
All 60 games by Igor Knezevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Mateo Ivic | 2,303 | Solin Open | C55 |
| Sep 2007 | Drazen Curic | 2,271 | chT1B-CRO | E94 |
| Sep 2007 | Ratko Novak | 2,243 | chT1B-CRO | D06 |
| Sep 2007 | Sanjin Milosevic | 2,138 | chT1B-CRO | E97 |
| Nov 2013 | Damir Gracin | 2,120 | chT2S-CRO | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1B-CRO | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| chT2S-CRO | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| 20th Bosnjaci Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,952 |
| Hvar Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,161 |
| ch-SPLIT ZUPANIJE | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| 19th Bosnjaci Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| 3rd Hvar Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Knezevic's chess games?
60 games by Igor Knezevic, from Jan 2005 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 Knezevic has played.
What does Igor Knezevic play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Igor Knezevic opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Knezevic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Knezevic play as White?
As White, Igor Knezevic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Knezevic play as Black?
As Black, Igor Knezevic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Igor Knezevic's FIDE rating?
Igor Knezevic is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Igor Knezevic played?
Our database contains 60 games by Igor Knezevic, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Knezevic?
60 games by Igor Knezevic 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.