Prepare against Nenad Ristic
GM · Serbia · World #6,057 classical · FIDE ID 901318
Our database contains 1,343 games by Nenad Ristic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nenad Ristic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nenad Ristic 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 | 2,246 | 2,488 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,432 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,461 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,343 | 478 | 483 | 382 | 35.6% |
| As White | 688 | 249 | 257 | 182 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 655 | 229 | 226 | 200 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nenad Ristic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nenad Ristic's side.
First moves as White (688 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 448 | 65.1% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 140 | 20.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 10.6% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 18 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ristic usually continues d4 (56.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 215 | 78.8% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 32 | 11.7% | 42.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 4.8% | 19.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 187 | 87.8% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 6.1% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.8% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Nenad Ristic's chess games
All 1,343 games by Nenad Ristic 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: 478 wins, 483 draws, 382 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 64 | 23/23/18 | 35.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 23/15/8 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 45 | 18/15/12 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 17/10/9 | 47.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 14/12/6 | 43.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 79 | 28/22/29 | 35.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 32/22/18 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 60 | 25/19/16 | 41.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 59 | 21/18/20 | 35.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 50 | 17/15/18 | 34.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 48 | 16/18/14 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29 | 6/10/13 | 20.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,662 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Lev Psakhis | 2,610 | Groningen Open | A46 |
| Jan 1998 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,565 | chT-YUG | A58 |
| May 2010 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,559 | chT-SRB Cup | B15 |
| Sep 2004 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,551 | chT-SCG | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 109 | 57 | 2,445 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 72 | 36 | 2,393 |
| Smederevska Palanka | 1981 | 42 | 12 | 2,294 |
| chT-SRB | 2014 | 31 | 20 | 2,457 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 24 | 15 | 2,501 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 23 | 11 | 2,414 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 21 | 10 | 2,265 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nenad Ristic's chess games?
1,343 games by Nenad Ristic, 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 Nenad Ristic has played.
What does Nenad Ristic play on the first move as White?
Across 688 games with White in our database, Nenad Ristic opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nenad Ristic answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nenad Ristic play as White?
As White, Nenad Ristic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (45 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 688 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nenad Ristic play as Black?
As Black, Nenad Ristic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (79 games, 35.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (72 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (60 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 655 games.
What is Nenad Ristic's FIDE rating?
Nenad Ristic is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,488 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Nenad Ristic played?
Our database contains 1,343 games by Nenad Ristic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 478 wins, 483 draws, 382 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nenad Ristic?
1,343 games by Nenad Ristic 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.