Prepare against Marko Ivanovic
Serbia · World #7,178 classical · FIDE ID 967408
When preparing against Marko Ivanovic, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 663 games by Marko Ivanovic, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marko Ivanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Ivanovic 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 | 2,221 | 2,365 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,382 | 2,417 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,357 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 663 | 291 | 156 | 216 | 43.9% |
| As White | 340 | 148 | 78 | 114 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 323 | 143 | 78 | 102 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Ivanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Ivanovic's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 57.4% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 101 | 29.7% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 11.5% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Bg5 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 35.8% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 52 | 35.1% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 29 | 19.6% | 72.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.4% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 70.3% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 12 | 10.8% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 12 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Marko Ivanovic's chess games
All 663 games by Marko Ivanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 291 wins, 156 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/2/13 | 42.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A31 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,533 | chT-SRB Premier | C41 |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,484 | ch-SRB 17th | A46 |
| Jun 2022 | Suat Atalik | 2,454 | ch-SRB Blitz | D38 |
| Sep 2022 | Ediz Gurel | 2,437 | chT-SRB Premier | B48 |
| Oct 2020 | Janko Radovic | 2,433 | chT-SRB 1st League | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 58 | 30 | 2,238 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 42 | 25.5 | 2,183 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 28 | 14 | 2,377 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,248 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,264 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,266 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,310 |
| ch-SRB U12 | 2016 | 17 | 11 | 1,814 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milos Milosevic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Ivanovic's chess games?
663 games by Marko Ivanovic, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Marko Ivanovic has played.
What does Marko Ivanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Marko Ivanovic opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Ivanovic answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Marko Ivanovic play as White?
As White, Marko Ivanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Ivanovic play as Black?
As Black, Marko Ivanovic most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Marko Ivanovic's FIDE rating?
Marko Ivanovic is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,382 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Marko Ivanovic played?
Our database contains 663 games by Marko Ivanovic, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 291 wins, 156 draws, 216 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Ivanovic?
663 games by Marko Ivanovic 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.