Prepare against Josip Dekic
FM · Serbia · World #6,676 classical · FIDE ID 907596
Our database contains 406 games by Josip Dekic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Dekic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Dekic 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 | 2,231 | 2,351 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 101 | 207 | 98 | 24.9% |
| As White | 202 | 58 | 102 | 42 | 28.7% |
| As Black | 204 | 43 | 105 | 56 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Dekic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Dekic's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 96.5% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Dekic usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dekic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dekic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Dekic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Dekic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 50.0% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 21.9% | 38.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 15.6% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 91.7% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
Josip Dekic's chess games
All 406 games by Josip Dekic 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: 101 wins, 207 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 30 | 7/14/9 | 23.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 10/18/9 | 27.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 1/12/10 | 4.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Pajkovic | 2,425 | chT-YUG | C31 |
| Jan 1992 | Ferenc Portisch | 2,410 | 8th Budapest Spring Open | C02 |
| Jan 1989 | Predrag Kovacevic | 2,405 | ch-YUG sf | B25 |
| Jan 1997 | Gyula Emodi | 2,395 | chT-HUN 9798 | C33 |
| Jan 1994 | Momcilo Dragovic | 2,390 | chT2-YUG | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 73 | 39.5 | 2,313 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 31 | 17 | 2,270 |
| chT2-YUG | 2000 | 21 | 10 | 2,307 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 19 | 10 | 2,243 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2004 | 15 | 7 | 2,318 |
| Balatonlelle IM | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,287 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| Balatonbereny IM-B | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Dekic's chess games?
406 games by Josip Dekic, 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 Josip Dekic has played.
What does Josip Dekic play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Josip Dekic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Dekic answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Josip Dekic play as White?
As White, Josip Dekic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 23.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Gambit (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Dekic play as Black?
As Black, Josip Dekic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 4.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Josip Dekic's FIDE rating?
Josip Dekic is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Josip Dekic played?
Our database contains 406 games by Josip Dekic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 207 draws, 98 losses (24.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Dekic?
406 games by Josip Dekic 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.