Prepare against Ljubomir Biljanic
FM · Serbia · World #11,425 classical · FIDE ID 920819
When preparing against Ljubomir Biljanic, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Ljubomir Biljanic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ljubomir Biljanic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubomir Biljanic 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 | 2,148 | 2,350 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,397 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,349 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 116 | 98 | 112 | 35.6% |
| As White | 169 | 68 | 50 | 51 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 157 | 48 | 48 | 61 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubomir Biljanic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubomir Biljanic's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 95.9% | 56.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Biljanic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Biljanic usually continues c4 (75.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Biljanic usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Biljanic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Biljanic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 49.3% | 32.9% |
| e5 | 32 | 45.1% | 59.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 95.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Ljubomir Biljanic's chess games
All 326 games by Ljubomir Biljanic 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: 116 wins, 98 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Miroslav D Miljkovic | 2,494 | Skopje Alkaloid Rapid Open | A49 |
| Jan 2016 | Boroljub Zlatanovic | 2,470 | Skopje Karpos Christmas Open | E92 |
| Sep 2018 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,453 | chT-SRB Central | A48 |
| Sep 2017 | Miodrag Perunovic | 2,435 | chT-SRB 1st League | E12 |
| Nov 2016 | Davaademberel Nomin-Erdene | 2,421 | Novi Sad Serbian Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2010 | 37 | 21 | 2,322 |
| Nis Open | 2017 | 36 | 21 | 2,271 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 17 | 10 | 2,309 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2,272 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,226 |
| chT-Serbia central | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubomir Biljanic's chess games?
326 games by Ljubomir Biljanic, 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 Ljubomir Biljanic has played.
What does Ljubomir Biljanic play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Ljubomir Biljanic opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubomir Biljanic answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ljubomir Biljanic play as White?
As White, Ljubomir Biljanic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubomir Biljanic play as Black?
As Black, Ljubomir Biljanic most often plays: Pirc Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Ljubomir Biljanic's FIDE rating?
Ljubomir Biljanic is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Ljubomir Biljanic played?
Our database contains 326 games by Ljubomir Biljanic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 98 draws, 112 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubomir Biljanic?
326 games by Ljubomir Biljanic 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.