Prepare against Ismet Mesic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #6,988 classical · FIDE ID 14411105
When preparing against Ismet Mesic, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Ismet Mesic, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ismet Mesic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismet Mesic 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 | 2,226 | 2,318 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,385 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,236 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 91 | 92 | 86 | 33.8% |
| As White | 130 | 52 | 43 | 35 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 139 | 39 | 49 | 51 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismet Mesic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismet Mesic's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 71.5% | 57.0% |
| b3 | 11 | 8.5% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Mesic usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mesic usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mesic usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Mesic usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Mesic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Mesic usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 43.7% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 27 | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 48.7% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Ismet Mesic's chess games
All 269 games by Ismet Mesic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 91 wins, 92 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Sabino Brunello | 2,499 | chT-SRB Premier | D20 |
| Dec 2023 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,497 | Sarajevo Agentlocator | D09 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,479 | Pozarevac Rudar IM 02 | E21 |
| Jan 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Nov 2020 | Emir Dizdarevic | 2,444 | 27th chTA-BIH | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo Agentlocator | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,391 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,307 |
| Jelah Schev | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,277 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,130 |
| Jelah Akademija 002 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,410 |
| Dimitrovgrad IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 32nd TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismet Mesic's chess games?
269 games by Ismet Mesic, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Ismet Mesic has played.
What does Ismet Mesic play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Ismet Mesic opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismet Mesic answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ismet Mesic play as White?
As White, Ismet Mesic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismet Mesic play as Black?
As Black, Ismet Mesic most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Ismet Mesic's FIDE rating?
Ismet Mesic is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Ismet Mesic played?
Our database contains 269 games by Ismet Mesic, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 92 draws, 86 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismet Mesic?
269 games by Ismet Mesic 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.