Prepare against Masa Maksimovic
WFM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #16,859 classical · FIDE ID 14408902
When preparing against Masa Maksimovic, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 398 games by Masa Maksimovic, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Masa Maksimovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Masa Maksimovic 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 | 2,087 | 2,136 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,042 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,073 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 398 | 132 | 92 | 174 | 33.2% |
| As White | 196 | 62 | 43 | 91 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 202 | 70 | 49 | 83 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Masa Maksimovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Masa Maksimovic's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 87.8% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 9.7% | 31.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maksimovic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 57.0% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 40 | 37.4% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 52.5% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 21 | 34.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
Masa Maksimovic's chess games
All 398 games by Masa Maksimovic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Sep 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: 132 wins, 92 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 71 | 31/6/34 | 43.7% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 1/9/4 | 7.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ezra Kirk | 2,402 | 17th Arad Open | E60 |
| Aug 2024 | Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia | 2,382 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Sep 2021 | Evgeni Krassilnikov | 2,381 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Sep 2020 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue | C17 |
| Sep 2020 | Martin Horak | 2,341 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 127 | 35 | 2,013 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,103 |
| Speed Chess w Play In 1 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,152 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,989 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,020 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Masa Maksimovic's chess games?
398 games by Masa Maksimovic, from Aug 2013 to Sep 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 Masa Maksimovic has played.
What does Masa Maksimovic play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Masa Maksimovic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Masa Maksimovic answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Masa Maksimovic play as White?
As White, Masa Maksimovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Masa Maksimovic play as Black?
As Black, Masa Maksimovic most often plays: Modern Defense (71 games, 43.7% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Masa Maksimovic's FIDE rating?
Masa Maksimovic is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Masa Maksimovic played?
Our database contains 398 games by Masa Maksimovic, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 92 draws, 174 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Masa Maksimovic?
398 games by Masa Maksimovic 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.