Prepare against Marija Petrovic
WIM · Serbia · World #38,012 classical · FIDE ID 909564
Our database contains 1,171 games by Marija Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marija Petrovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marija Petrovic 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 | 1,944 | 2,247 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,113 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,171 | 438 | 344 | 389 | 37.4% |
| As White | 578 | 230 | 184 | 164 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 593 | 208 | 160 | 225 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marija Petrovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marija Petrovic's side.
First moves as White (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 370 | 64.0% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 183 | 31.7% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 24 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues e3 (53.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues b3 (47.4% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues b3 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 208 | 65.4% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 45 | 14.2% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 37 | 11.6% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 69 | 36.1% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 59 | 30.9% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 21.5% | 45.1% |
| d6 | 22 | 11.5% | 34.1% |
Marija Petrovic's chess games
All 1,171 games by Marija Petrovic 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: 438 wins, 344 draws, 389 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 100 | 46/31/23 | 46.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 96 | 38/29/29 | 39.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 20/24/15 | 33.9% |
| D02 | London System | 54 | 21/21/12 | 38.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 40 | 15/16/9 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 34 | 12/7/15 | 35.3% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 282 | 114/67/101 | 40.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Yelena Dembo | 2,471 | chT-SRB w | B01 |
| May 2001 | Nino Khurtsidze | 2,459 | chT-YUG w | E62 |
| Aug 2007 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,458 | 1st chT-SRB w | D03 |
| Jan 1987 | Elena Donaldson Akhmilovskaya | 2,435 | Jajce w | D03 |
| Jan 1996 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,430 | ch-YUG Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB w | 2022 | 95 | 50.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-YUG w | 2001 | 86 | 47 | 2,236 |
| ch-YUG w | 2002 | 82 | 48.5 | 2,280 |
| Jajce w | 1990 | 61 | 23.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-SRB w | 2013 | 55 | 23.5 | 2,152 |
| chT-BIH w | 2013 | 48 | 31 | 2,218 |
| ch-SRB Central w | 2010 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,146 |
| chT-SCG w | 2005 | 25 | 12 | 2,177 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Suzana Maksimovic (42 games) · Irina Chelushkina (29 games) · Ana Benderac (24 games) · Sandra Djukic (16 games) · Vesna Zivkovic (14 games) · Vesna Misanovic (11 games) · Ljilja Drljevic (11 games) · Maria Manakova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marija Petrovic's chess games?
1,171 games by Marija Petrovic, 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 Marija Petrovic has played.
What does Marija Petrovic play on the first move as White?
Across 578 games with White in our database, Marija Petrovic opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marija Petrovic answers 1...g6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Marija Petrovic play as White?
As White, Marija Petrovic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (100 games, 46.0% win rate); Indian Defense (96 games, 39.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (59 games, 33.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 578 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marija Petrovic play as Black?
As Black, Marija Petrovic most often plays: Modern Defense (282 games, 40.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 593 games.
What is Marija Petrovic's FIDE rating?
Marija Petrovic is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Marija Petrovic played?
Our database contains 1,171 games by Marija Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 438 wins, 344 draws, 389 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marija Petrovic?
1,171 games by Marija Petrovic 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.