Prepare against Nedeljko Kelecevic
IM · CHE · World #17,833 classical · FIDE ID 14400537
When preparing against Nedeljko Kelecevic, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 16.7% over 36 games.
Our database contains 1,375 games by Nedeljko Kelecevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nedeljko Kelecevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nedeljko Kelecevic 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 | 2,077 | 2,403 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,277 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,317 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,375 | 475 | 638 | 261 | 34.5% |
| As White | 709 | 270 | 334 | 104 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 666 | 205 | 304 | 157 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nedeljko Kelecevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nedeljko Kelecevic's side.
First moves as White (709 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 646 | 91.1% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 28 | 3.9% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 3.8% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.8% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kelecevic usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kelecevic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kelecevic usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Kelecevic usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kelecevic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (4% of these games) — Kelecevic usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 115 | 40.5% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 109 | 38.4% | 57.8% |
| c6 | 52 | 18.3% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.5% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 54.3% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 81 | 34.9% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 19 | 8.2% | 47.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Nedeljko Kelecevic's chess games
All 1,375 games by Nedeljko Kelecevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 475 wins, 638 draws, 261 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 72 | 28/31/13 | 38.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 72 | 33/30/9 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 70 | 23/31/16 | 32.9% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 70 | 24/41/5 | 34.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 62 | 22/31/8 | 35.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 29/24/8 | 47.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 40 | 17/20/3 | 42.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 8/24/4 | 22.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 5/11/1 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 110 | 34/48/28 | 30.9% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 55 | 23/16/16 | 41.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 6/19/11 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 6/13/15 | 17.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 5/16/8 | 17.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/11/3 | 48.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 4/13/6 | 17.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Vadim Milov | 2,585 | 14th Liechtenstein Open | D36 |
| Aug 2000 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,582 | Biel MTO Open | D93 |
| Oct 1998 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,580 | chT-SUI | E35 |
| May 1994 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,565 | Neuchatel Open | D24 |
| Jan 1994 | Ian Rogers | 2,560 | 18th Zuerich Open A | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 156 | 83.5 | 2,399 |
| Sarajevo | 1983 | 61 | 28.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,322 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,518 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 31 | 15 | 2,479 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,351 |
| chT-AUT | 1992 | 23 | 11 | 2,418 |
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,384 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joseph G. Gallagher (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nedeljko Kelecevic's chess games?
1,375 games by Nedeljko Kelecevic, from Apr 2003 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 Nedeljko Kelecevic has played.
What does Nedeljko Kelecevic play on the first move as White?
Across 709 games with White in our database, Nedeljko Kelecevic opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nedeljko Kelecevic answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Nedeljko Kelecevic play as White?
As White, Nedeljko Kelecevic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (72 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (70 games, 32.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 709 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nedeljko Kelecevic play as Black?
As Black, Nedeljko Kelecevic most often plays: Indian Defense (110 games, 30.9% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Catalan (36 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 666 games.
What is Nedeljko Kelecevic's FIDE rating?
Nedeljko Kelecevic is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Nedeljko Kelecevic played?
Our database contains 1,375 games by Nedeljko Kelecevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 475 wins, 638 draws, 261 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nedeljko Kelecevic?
1,375 games by Nedeljko Kelecevic 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.