Prepare against Ilija Matijasevic
HRV · World #21,773 classical · FIDE ID 14508745
Our database contains 50 games by Ilija Matijasevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Matijasevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Matijasevic 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 | 2,043 | 2,121 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,095 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 8 | 24 | 36.0% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Matijasevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Matijasevic's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Matijasevic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Matijasevic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Matijasevic usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Ilija Matijasevic's chess games
All 50 games by Ilija Matijasevic 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Rudolf Sertic | 2,298 | Djakovo Open B | B87 |
| Feb 2005 | Vladimir Nestorovic | 2,208 | 12th Bizovac Metalis Open | A57 |
| May 2006 | Robert Perisic | 2,184 | Djakovo Open B | B19 |
| Jun 2012 | Viktor Strekalovski | 2,142 | IPCA Wch 12th | B15 |
| Aug 2003 | Alfons Pastorek | 2,113 | IPCA World Cup | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djakovo Open B | 2006 | 14 | 6 | 2,144 |
| IPCA World Cup | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| IPCA Wch 10th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| IPCA Wch 12th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| 14th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,904 |
| 13th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,912 |
| 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,872 |
| 12th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,300 |
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Where can I find Ilija Matijasevic's chess games?
50 games by Ilija Matijasevic, 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 Matijasevic has played.
What does Ilija Matijasevic play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ilija Matijasevic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Matijasevic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilija Matijasevic play as White?
As White, Ilija Matijasevic's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Matijasevic play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Matijasevic most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ilija Matijasevic's FIDE rating?
Ilija Matijasevic is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Ilija Matijasevic played?
Our database contains 50 games by Ilija Matijasevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Matijasevic?
50 games by Ilija Matijasevic 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.