Prepare against Nenad Puric
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #9,383 classical · FIDE ID 905445
When preparing against Nenad Puric, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 135 games by Nenad Puric, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nenad Puric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nenad Puric 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 | 2,180 | 2,353 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,278 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,305 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 26.7% |
| As White | 64 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nenad Puric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nenad Puric's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 18.8% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Puric usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Puric usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Puric usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Puric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Puric usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Puric usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 82.9% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Nenad Puric's chess games
All 135 games by Nenad Puric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 45 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Alan-Safar Ramoutar | 2,449 | chT-BIH 20th | B12 |
| Jun 2001 | Romeo-Sorin Milu | 2,433 | Savic Mauzer Memorial | B21 |
| Jun 2001 | Borislav Ivkov | 2,425 | Savic Mauzer Memorial | D30 |
| Jun 2009 | Vitomir Arapovic | 2,379 | 8th chT-BIH | C41 |
| Jun 2011 | Mustafa Sprecic | 2,339 | chT-BIH | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2018 | 22 | 11 | 2,197 |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Bijeljina | 1994 | 13 | 9 | 2,385 |
| 6th chT-BIH | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,171 |
| 2nd chT-BIH | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
| Savic Mauzer Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
| 8th chT-BIH | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,216 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nenad Puric's chess games?
135 games by Nenad Puric, from Apr 2003 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 Nenad Puric has played.
What does Nenad Puric play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Nenad Puric opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nenad Puric answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nenad Puric play as White?
As White, Nenad Puric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nenad Puric play as Black?
As Black, Nenad Puric most often plays: Ruy Lopez (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Nenad Puric's FIDE rating?
Nenad Puric is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Nenad Puric played?
Our database contains 135 games by Nenad Puric, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 45 draws, 54 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nenad Puric?
135 games by Nenad Puric 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.