Prepare against Ljubisa Kerecki
Serbia · World #32,794 classical · FIDE ID 912743
Our database contains 173 games by Ljubisa Kerecki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ljubisa Kerecki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubisa Kerecki 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 | 1,970 | 2,197 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 66 | 29 | 78 | 38.2% |
| As White | 86 | 35 | 14 | 37 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 87 | 31 | 15 | 41 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubisa Kerecki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubisa Kerecki's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 97.7% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kerecki usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kerecki usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kerecki usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kerecki usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 93.0% | 41.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 50.0% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 41.2% | 32.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Ljubisa Kerecki's chess games
All 173 games by Ljubisa Kerecki 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: 66 wins, 29 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Ivan Sredojevic | 2,412 | ch-Belgrade | B41 |
| Nov 2008 | Sasa Velickovic | 2,410 | 21st Belgrade Trophy | B85 |
| Jun 2009 | Milan Andrijevic | 2,383 | Belgrade Summer Open | B92 |
| Jan 2008 | Sasa T Jovanovic | 2,333 | Belgrade Winter Open | B03 |
| Oct 2010 | Petar Katanic-Vujic | 2,327 | chT-SRB | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2008 | 27 | 16 | 2,170 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2010 | 18 | 9 | 2,137 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,216 |
| Belgrade Summer Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| 17th Belgrade Trophy | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubisa Kerecki's chess games?
173 games by Ljubisa Kerecki, 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 Ljubisa Kerecki has played.
What does Ljubisa Kerecki play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Ljubisa Kerecki opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubisa Kerecki answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ljubisa Kerecki play as White?
As White, Ljubisa Kerecki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubisa Kerecki play as Black?
As Black, Ljubisa Kerecki most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Ljubisa Kerecki's FIDE rating?
Ljubisa Kerecki is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ljubisa Kerecki played?
Our database contains 173 games by Ljubisa Kerecki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 29 draws, 78 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubisa Kerecki?
173 games by Ljubisa Kerecki 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.