Prepare against Mirko Rujevic
IM · Australia · World #19,882 classical · FIDE ID 3202437
Our database contains 466 games by Mirko Rujevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mirko Rujevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirko Rujevic 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 | 2,058 | 2,319 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,253 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,089 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 466 | 197 | 132 | 137 | 42.3% |
| As White | 232 | 106 | 67 | 59 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 234 | 91 | 65 | 78 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirko Rujevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirko Rujevic's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 99.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rujevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rujevic usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rujevic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rujevic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rujevic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 51.7% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 15 | 12.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 11.0% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.6% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 7.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 57.5% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 25 | 31.3% | 62.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Mirko Rujevic's chess games
All 466 games by Mirko Rujevic 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: 197 wins, 132 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 20/12/8 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 42 | 19/13/10 | 45.2% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1997 | Ian Rogers | 2,570 | ch-AUS | B74 |
| Sep 2007 | Vitaly Tseshkovsky | 2,513 | 17th Wch Seniors | B84 |
| Mar 2000 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,494 | 34th Begonia Open | A42 |
| Dec 2008 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,470 | Australian Masters | C47 |
| Mar 2004 | David C Smerdon | 2,418 | 38th Begonia Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Masters | 2010 | 87 | 47 | 2,319 |
| ch-Victoria | 2013 | 42 | 24 | 2,259 |
| ch-AUS | 2016 | 39 | 18.5 | 2,216 |
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Melbourne CC | 2005 | 19 | 13 | 2,332 |
| Australian Masters IM | 2016 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| Australian Masters B | 2014 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-YUG Junior | 1963 | 15 | 5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eddy L Levi (18 games) · Stephen J Solomon (14 games) · Darryl K Johansen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirko Rujevic's chess games?
466 games by Mirko Rujevic, 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 Mirko Rujevic has played.
What does Mirko Rujevic play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Mirko Rujevic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirko Rujevic answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mirko Rujevic play as White?
As White, Mirko Rujevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirko Rujevic play as Black?
As Black, Mirko Rujevic most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Mirko Rujevic's FIDE rating?
Mirko Rujevic is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Mirko Rujevic played?
Our database contains 466 games by Mirko Rujevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 132 draws, 137 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirko Rujevic?
466 games by Mirko Rujevic 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.