Prepare against Ivica Raicevic
IM · Serbia · World #18,392 classical · FIDE ID 902756
When preparing against Ivica Raicevic, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 431 games by Ivica Raicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivica Raicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivica Raicevic 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 | 2,071 | 2,323 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,238 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,260 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 431 | 130 | 178 | 123 | 30.2% |
| As White | 222 | 76 | 91 | 55 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 209 | 54 | 87 | 68 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivica Raicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivica Raicevic's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 214 | 96.4% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues Nc3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues Nc3 (57.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues Nc3 (54.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 90 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 16.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Ivica Raicevic's chess games
All 431 games by Ivica Raicevic 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: 130 wins, 178 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 73 | 28/27/18 | 38.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 21/19/15 | 38.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 44 | 16/15/13 | 36.4% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1993 | Stefan Djuric | 2,485 | 36th YUG-Cup | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Boro Miljanic | 2,475 | chT-YUG | A26 |
| Jan 1995 | Goran Cabrilo | 2,465 | ch-YUG sf | D35 |
| Jan 1995 | Jovan Petronic | 2,450 | ch-YUG sf | A16 |
| Jan 1996 | Slavisa Brenjo | 2,425 | ch-YUG Open | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 75 | 36.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-YUG | 1997 | 68 | 34.5 | 2,376 |
| Nis Open | 2017 | 59 | 32.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,433 |
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 16 | 11 | 2,371 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivica Raicevic's chess games?
431 games by Ivica Raicevic, 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 Raicevic has played.
What does Ivica Raicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Ivica Raicevic opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivica Raicevic answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ivica Raicevic play as White?
As White, Ivica Raicevic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (73 games, 38.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (44 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivica Raicevic play as Black?
As Black, Ivica Raicevic most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 13.0% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Ivica Raicevic's FIDE rating?
Ivica Raicevic is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ivica Raicevic played?
Our database contains 431 games by Ivica Raicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 178 draws, 123 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivica Raicevic?
431 games by Ivica Raicevic 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.