Prepare against Ivan Ivanisevic
GM · Serbia · World #503 classical · FIDE ID 912417
Our database contains 3,794 games by Ivan Ivanisevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Ivanisevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Ivanisevic 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 | 2,510 | 2,665 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,522 | 2,661 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,526 | 2,660 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,794 | 1,832 | 1,133 | 829 | 48.3% |
| As White | 1,888 | 973 | 525 | 390 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 1,906 | 859 | 608 | 439 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Ivanisevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Ivanisevic's side.
First moves as White (1,888 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,419 | 75.2% | 66.2% |
| c4 | 208 | 11.0% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 174 | 9.2% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 3.5% | 62.9% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.5% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.4% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ivanisevic usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ivanisevic usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ivanisevic usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Ivanisevic usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ivanisevic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Ivanisevic usually continues Nc3 (79.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (852 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 479 | 56.2% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 252 | 29.6% | 58.7% |
| d6 | 53 | 6.2% | 64.2% |
| c6 | 33 | 3.9% | 57.6% |
| g6 | 16 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (720 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 513 | 71.3% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 149 | 20.7% | 58.4% |
| d6 | 23 | 3.2% | 71.7% |
| e6 | 19 | 2.6% | 57.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 1.8% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
Ivan Ivanisevic's chess games
All 3,794 games by Ivan Ivanisevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,832 wins, 1,133 draws, 829 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 204 | 108/60/36 | 52.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 142 | 79/37/26 | 55.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 118 | 61/42/15 | 51.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 91 | 50/23/18 | 54.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 85 | 41/22/22 | 48.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 71 | 35/18/18 | 49.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 69 | 42/21/6 | 60.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 67 | 35/16/16 | 52.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 66 | 44/11/11 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 66 | 26/18/22 | 39.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 182 | 88/56/38 | 48.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 152 | 65/45/42 | 42.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 149 | 76/36/37 | 51.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 116 | 54/40/22 | 46.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 100 | 28/50/22 | 28.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 82 | 42/23/17 | 51.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 60 | 27/25/8 | 45.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 59 | 25/20/14 | 42.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 57 | 28/14/15 | 49.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 45 | 18/16/11 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,757 | Qatar Masters Open | A85 |
| Jan 2024 | Vincent Keymer | 2,743 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Sep 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | E71 |
| Apr 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | A32 |
| Nov 2007 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,714 | 16th chT-EU | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 868 | 543 | 2,469 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 96 | 60 | 2,641 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 90 | 54.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-SRB | 2012 | 65 | 47 | 2,692 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 52 | 36 | 2,598 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 45 | 33 | 2,626 |
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 39 | 28.5 | 2,680 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,581 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Branko Damljanovic (45 games) · Milos Perunovic (39 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (30 games) · Nikola Sedlak (29 games) · Robert Markus (27 games) · Danilo Milanovic (22 games) · Dragan Solak (20 games) · Dejan Pikula (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Ivanisevic's chess games?
3,794 games by Ivan Ivanisevic, from Apr 2003 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 Ivan Ivanisevic has played.
What does Ivan Ivanisevic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,888 games with White in our database, Ivan Ivanisevic opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Ivanisevic answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivan Ivanisevic play as White?
As White, Ivan Ivanisevic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (204 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (142 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (118 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,888 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Ivanisevic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Ivanisevic most often plays: Sicilian (182 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (152 games, 42.8% win rate); Indian Defense (149 games, 51.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,906 games.
What is Ivan Ivanisevic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Ivanisevic is currently rated 2,510 in classical chess, 2,522 in rapid and 2,526 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,665 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Ivan Ivanisevic played?
Our database contains 3,794 games by Ivan Ivanisevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,832 wins, 1,133 draws, 829 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Ivanisevic?
3,794 games by Ivan Ivanisevic 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.