Prepare against Ilija Damjanovic
HRV · World #66,317 classical · FIDE ID 14509113
When preparing against Ilija Damjanovic, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 44 games by Ilija Damjanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Damjanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Damjanovic 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 | 1,834 | 2,088 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,924 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,964 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 22.7% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Damjanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Damjanovic's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 23.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 23.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Damjanovic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Damjanovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Damjanovic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Damjanovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Damjanovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Ilija Damjanovic's chess games
All 44 games by Ilija Damjanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Mladen Dejanovic | 2,138 | 21st CRO Cup | C79 |
| Jan 2008 | Zlatko Matanovic | 2,064 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | D10 |
| Jan 2008 | Branko Vicentic | 1,872 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | C55 |
| Jan 2008 | Ivana Tomasevic | 1,824 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | A85 |
| Jan 2008 | Irena Neferanovic | 1,691 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Bosnjaci Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| 14th Bosnjaci Open | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,688 |
| 21st CRO Cup | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
| 15th Bosnjaci Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,845 |
| 20th Bosnjaci Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,825 |
| Bosnjaci Open B | 2005 | 3 | 2 | 2,348 |
| 17th Bosnjaci Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilija Damjanovic's chess games?
44 games by Ilija Damjanovic, from Apr 2003 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 Ilija Damjanovic has played.
What does Ilija Damjanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ilija Damjanovic opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Damjanovic answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ilija Damjanovic play as White?
As White, Ilija Damjanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Damjanovic play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Damjanovic most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ilija Damjanovic's FIDE rating?
Ilija Damjanovic is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ilija Damjanovic played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ilija Damjanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Damjanovic?
44 games by Ilija Damjanovic 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.