Prepare against Ilija Vukovic
Serbia · World #56,301 classical · FIDE ID 966827
When preparing against Ilija Vukovic, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Ilija Vukovic, covering Aug 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Vukovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Vukovic 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 | 1,870 | 2,020 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27.8% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Vukovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Vukovic's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Ilija Vukovic's chess games
All 36 games by Ilija Vukovic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Nov 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, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Vukasin Grcic | 2,225 | Stari Banovci Vidovdan Open | A03 |
| Jul 2017 | Aleksandar Stamatovic | 2,114 | Stari Banovci Vidovdan Open | B01 |
| Feb 2014 | Zivko Kocijasevic | 1,945 | ch-Nova Pazova | B07 |
| Mar 2016 | Ljubisa Maslar | 1,797 | ch-SRB sf | B06 |
| Mar 2016 | Aleksandar Verencevic | 1,682 | ch-Belegis | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stari Banovci Vidovdan Open | 2017 | 19 | 8 | 2,037 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,629 |
| ch-Belegis | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| 4th Gligoric Cup | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-Nova Pazova | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilija Vukovic's chess games?
36 games by Ilija Vukovic, from Aug 2013 to Nov 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 Vukovic has played.
What does Ilija Vukovic play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ilija Vukovic opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Vukovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilija Vukovic play as White?
As White, Ilija Vukovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Vukovic play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Vukovic most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ilija Vukovic's FIDE rating?
Ilija Vukovic is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Ilija Vukovic played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ilija Vukovic, covering Aug 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Vukovic?
36 games by Ilija Vukovic 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.