Prepare against Ilija Stanojevic
FM · Serbia · World #5,649 classical · FIDE ID 959995
Our database contains 874 games by Ilija Stanojevic, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Stanojevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Stanojevic 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 | 2,256 | 2,317 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,340 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,306 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 874 | 348 | 162 | 364 | 39.8% |
| As White | 432 | 184 | 85 | 163 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 442 | 164 | 77 | 201 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Stanojevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Stanojevic's side.
First moves as White (431 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 201 | 46.6% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 121 | 28.1% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 57 | 13.2% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 10.4% | 58.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Stanojevic usually continues c4 (42.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Stanojevic usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Stanojevic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stanojevic usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Stanojevic usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stanojevic usually continues d4 (80.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 54.5% | 50.4% |
| e6 | 47 | 22.1% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 22 | 10.3% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 16 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 59.0% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 46 | 33.1% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Ilija Stanojevic's chess games
All 874 games by Ilija Stanojevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 348 wins, 162 draws, 364 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 14/3/12 | 48.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/4/15 | 34.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 61 | 26/12/23 | 42.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 55 | 25/9/21 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 11/4/18 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,727 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| May 2026 | Shankland,S | 2,647 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | — |
| Feb 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,601 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Dec 2021 | Luka Paichadze | 2,566 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Jun 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 353 | 161.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2023 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2017 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,137 |
| Nis Open | 2019 | 15 | 6 | 1,990 |
| ch-SRB U14 | 2015 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,936 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 2,085 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,521 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilija Stanojevic's chess games?
874 games by Ilija Stanojevic, from Jul 2013 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 Ilija Stanojevic has played.
What does Ilija Stanojevic play on the first move as White?
Across 431 games with White in our database, Ilija Stanojevic opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Stanojevic answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ilija Stanojevic play as White?
As White, Ilija Stanojevic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 432 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Stanojevic play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Stanojevic most often plays: Indian Defense (61 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (33 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 442 games.
What is Ilija Stanojevic's FIDE rating?
Ilija Stanojevic is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (May 2024).
How many games has Ilija Stanojevic played?
Our database contains 874 games by Ilija Stanojevic, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 348 wins, 162 draws, 364 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Stanojevic?
874 games by Ilija Stanojevic 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.