Prepare against Nemanja Zivkovic
IM · Serbia · World #3,323 classical · FIDE ID 942154
When preparing against Nemanja Zivkovic, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 537 games by Nemanja Zivkovic, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nemanja Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nemanja Zivkovic 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 | 2,325 | 2,411 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,375 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,425 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 537 | 223 | 134 | 180 | 41.5% |
| As White | 271 | 122 | 68 | 81 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 266 | 101 | 66 | 99 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nemanja Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nemanja Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 189 | 69.7% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 29 | 10.7% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 27 | 10.0% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 6.6% | 80.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 81.5% | 49.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 8.9% | 72.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 82.8% | 51.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.1% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Nemanja Zivkovic's chess games
All 537 games by Nemanja Zivkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 223 wins, 134 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/7/13 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 13/5/21 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,652 | Titled Tue Late | B25 |
| Nov 2022 | Benjamin Bok | 2,618 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Nov 2022 | Vojtech Plat | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Nov 2022 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 139 | 62.5 | 2,278 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 41 | 20.5 | 2,225 |
| Nis Open | 2016 | 37 | 21.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2011 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 2,303 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2016 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,505 |
| 217th Novi Sad TS Mix | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nemanja Zivkovic's chess games?
537 games by Nemanja Zivkovic, from Oct 2005 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 Nemanja Zivkovic has played.
What does Nemanja Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Nemanja Zivkovic opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nemanja Zivkovic answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nemanja Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Nemanja Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nemanja Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Nemanja Zivkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Nemanja Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Nemanja Zivkovic is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Nemanja Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 537 games by Nemanja Zivkovic, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 134 draws, 180 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nemanja Zivkovic?
537 games by Nemanja Zivkovic 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.