Prepare against Ilija Ivanovic
Montenegro · World #43,256 classical · FIDE ID 16500857
Our database contains 46 games by Ilija Ivanovic, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Ivanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Ivanovic 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 | 1,921 | 1,956 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,984 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,975 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 34.8% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Ivanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Ivanovic's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Ilija Ivanovic's chess games
All 46 games by Ilija Ivanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E72 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Adnan Balic | 2,050 | Montenegro Team Cup | E72 |
| Sep 2018 | Zoran Cerovic | 2,035 | chT-MNT 1st League | A40 |
| Sep 2018 | Zoran Popovic | 2,034 | chT-MNT 1st League | C70 |
| Jun 2020 | Milojko Kandic | 2,003 | MNT Team Cup | B08 |
| Oct 2018 | Savo Blagojevic | 1,901 | chT-MNT 1st League | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 1,929 |
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 20th chT2-FRM | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,648 |
| chTB-MNT | 2012 | 5 | 4 | – |
| Montenegro Team Cup | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-MNT 2nd League | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,004 |
| MNT Team Cup | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2,403 |
| MNT-CupT | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilija Ivanovic's chess games?
46 games by Ilija Ivanovic, from Nov 2014 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 Ivanovic has played.
What does Ilija Ivanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ilija Ivanovic opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Ivanovic answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ilija Ivanovic play as White?
As White, Ilija Ivanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Ivanovic play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Ivanovic most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ilija Ivanovic's FIDE rating?
Ilija Ivanovic is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Ilija Ivanovic played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ilija Ivanovic, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Ivanovic?
46 games by Ilija Ivanovic 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.