Prepare against Ivica Pantic
Serbia · World #19,273 classical · FIDE ID 929395
Our database contains 181 games by Ivica Pantic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivica Pantic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivica Pantic 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 | 2,063 | 2,275 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,184 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,079 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 69 | 33 | 79 | 38.1% |
| As White | 92 | 43 | 15 | 34 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 26 | 18 | 45 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivica Pantic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivica Pantic's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 44.6% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 33.7% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 16.3% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Pantic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pantic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Pantic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pantic usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Pantic usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Pantic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 65.1% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 27.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 32.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ivica Pantic's chess games
All 181 games by Ivica Pantic 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: 69 wins, 33 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Antonio Fernandes | 2,422 | 10th ch-EU | A70 |
| Nov 2007 | Dan Vasiesiu | 2,402 | 20th Belgrade Trophy | E11 |
| Mar 2009 | Predrag Nikac | 2,395 | 10th ch-EU | B33 |
| Mar 2012 | Alexandru Manea | 2,381 | 13th EU-ch | A35 |
| Nov 2008 | Darko R Mitrovic | 2,362 | ch-SRB Central | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRB Central | 2009 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,039 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,092 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| 13th Senta Open B | 2009 | 9 | 9 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivica Pantic's chess games?
181 games by Ivica Pantic, 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 Ivica Pantic has played.
What does Ivica Pantic play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Ivica Pantic opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivica Pantic answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ivica Pantic play as White?
As White, Ivica Pantic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivica Pantic play as Black?
As Black, Ivica Pantic most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Ivica Pantic's FIDE rating?
Ivica Pantic is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Ivica Pantic played?
Our database contains 181 games by Ivica Pantic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 33 draws, 79 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivica Pantic?
181 games by Ivica Pantic 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.