Prepare against Ljubo Blagojevic
Belgium · World #34,204 classical · FIDE ID 203939
When preparing against Ljubo Blagojevic, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 56 games by Ljubo Blagojevic, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ljubo Blagojevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubo Blagojevic 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 | 1,963 | 2,064 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,092 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,051 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 48.2% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 338 rated games against 278 different opponents, across 75 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 139 | 66 | 21 | 52 | 47.5% | 1,987 | 2,001 | 9 |
| Rapid | 62 | 39 | 4 | 19 | 62.9% | 1,915 | 2,061 | 6 |
| Blitz | 136 | 70 | 9 | 57 | 51.5% | 1,983 | 1,994 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 113 | 25 | 14 | 74 | 22.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 180 | 120 | 17 | 43 | 66.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 8 vs FM · 3 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,874 | 1,974 |
| 2025 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 1,880 | 1,964 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,901 | 2,079 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,759 | 1,659 |
| 2022 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1,851 | 1,965 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1,929 | 2,062 |
| 2019 | 31 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 1,926 | 1,959 |
| 2018 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1,947 | 2,010 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,959 | 2,009 |
| 2016 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2,074 | 2,096 |
| 2015 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1,894 | 1,873 |
| 2014 | 36 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 2,012 | 2,109 |
| 2013 | 71 | 32 | 5 | 34 | 2,061 | 1,987 |
| 2012 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 1,958 | 2,049 |
| 2011 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2,006 | 2,166 |
| 2010 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2,023 | 2,023 |
| 2009 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1,931 | 2,031 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,057 | 1,924 |
Where Ljubo Blagojevic has played
Belgium (58) · France (8) · Germany (8) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubo Blagojevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubo Blagojevic's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Blagojevic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Blagojevic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Blagojevic usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Blagojevic usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Blagojevic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Ljubo Blagojevic's chess games
All 56 games by Ljubo Blagojevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,366 | Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | C41 |
| Aug 2000 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,298 | Antwerp Chess Event | C45 |
| Oct 2012 | Ernst Schulte Geers | 2,004 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | B56 |
| Jan 2016 | Lutz Schauff | 2,001 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | B07 |
| Nov 2015 | Friedhelm Heuser | 1,998 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,003 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,074 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 2,159 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,124 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 2,026 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 1,956 |
| Antwerp Chess Event | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubo Blagojevic's chess games?
56 games by Ljubo Blagojevic, from Jul 2005 to Oct 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 Ljubo Blagojevic has played.
What does Ljubo Blagojevic play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ljubo Blagojevic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubo Blagojevic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ljubo Blagojevic play as White?
As White, Ljubo Blagojevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubo Blagojevic play as Black?
As Black, Ljubo Blagojevic most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ljubo Blagojevic's FIDE rating?
Ljubo Blagojevic is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Ljubo Blagojevic played?
Our database contains 56 games by Ljubo Blagojevic, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubo Blagojevic?
56 games by Ljubo Blagojevic 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.