Prepare against Ljubisa Rajkovic
FM · Serbia · World #36,149 classical · FIDE ID 913324
Our database contains 171 games by Ljubisa Rajkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ljubisa Rajkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubisa Rajkovic 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 | 1,953 | 2,236 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,154 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,159 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 26 | 89 | 56 | 15.2% |
| As White | 86 | 15 | 49 | 22 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 11 | 40 | 34 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubisa Rajkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubisa Rajkovic's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 33.7% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 31.4% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 19.8% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Rajkovic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 41.0% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 35.9% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Ljubisa Rajkovic's chess games
All 171 games by Ljubisa Rajkovic 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: 26 wins, 89 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,397 | chT2-SRB East CS | E73 |
| Sep 2007 | Stanoje Jovic | 2,295 | chT-SRB 1st League | A53 |
| Apr 2013 | Milan Zajic | 2,275 | SRB-CupT Central | A28 |
| Jan 1994 | Zoran Petrovic | 2,270 | ch-YUG sf | A48 |
| Sep 2008 | Zoran Marinkovic | 2,269 | chT-SRB2 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2007 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 16 | 7 | 2,160 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 14 | 4 | 2,142 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1994 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,131 |
| Pozarevac Rudar FM2 11 | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubisa Rajkovic's chess games?
171 games by Ljubisa Rajkovic, 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 Rajkovic has played.
What does Ljubisa Rajkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Ljubisa Rajkovic opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubisa Rajkovic answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Ljubisa Rajkovic play as White?
As White, Ljubisa Rajkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubisa Rajkovic play as Black?
As Black, Ljubisa Rajkovic most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Ljubisa Rajkovic's FIDE rating?
Ljubisa Rajkovic is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ljubisa Rajkovic played?
Our database contains 171 games by Ljubisa Rajkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 89 draws, 56 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubisa Rajkovic?
171 games by Ljubisa Rajkovic 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.