Prepare against Matija Ivic
FM · Serbia · World #6,193 classical · FIDE ID 953687
Our database contains 344 games by Matija Ivic, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matija Ivic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matija Ivic 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 | 2,242 | 2,323 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,393 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,473 | Feb 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 135 | 110 | 99 | 39.2% |
| As White | 172 | 79 | 59 | 34 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 172 | 56 | 51 | 65 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matija Ivic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matija Ivic's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 32.6% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 47 | 27.3% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 24.4% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 21 | 12.2% | 59.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Ivic usually continues c4 (79.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ivic usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ivic usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ivic usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 70.6% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.9% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 81.6% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Matija Ivic's chess games
All 344 games by Matija Ivic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 135 wins, 110 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 34 | 15/13/6 | 44.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,478 | 35th Belgrade Trophy | A35 |
| Sep 2017 | Gojko Laketic | 2,356 | chT-SRB | D29 |
| Nov 2016 | Thomas Engqvist | 2,350 | 32nd EU-Cup | A30 |
| Sep 2017 | Vuk Djordjevic | 2,346 | chT-SRB | A26 |
| Jul 2023 | Leon Mazi | 2,345 | 14th Portoroz Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 30 | 17 | 2,179 |
| ch-Paracin | 2016 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2022 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2016 | 15 | 8 | 2,093 |
| chT-SRB | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
| 6th Jagodina Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,890 |
| 11th Paracin Summer Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matija Ivic's chess games?
344 games by Matija Ivic, from Nov 2011 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 Matija Ivic has played.
What does Matija Ivic play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Matija Ivic opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matija Ivic answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Matija Ivic play as White?
As White, Matija Ivic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matija Ivic play as Black?
As Black, Matija Ivic most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Matija Ivic's FIDE rating?
Matija Ivic is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Matija Ivic played?
Our database contains 344 games by Matija Ivic, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 110 draws, 99 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matija Ivic?
344 games by Matija Ivic 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.