Prepare against Nenad Zivanovic
Serbia · World #31,425 classical · FIDE ID 907197
When preparing against Nenad Zivanovic, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 93 games by Nenad Zivanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nenad Zivanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nenad Zivanovic 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 | 1,977 | 2,200 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,142 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,080 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 18 | 33 | 42 | 19.4% |
| As White | 49 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 16.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nenad Zivanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nenad Zivanovic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 85.7% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.3% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zivanovic usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zivanovic usually continues Qe2 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zivanovic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zivanovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zivanovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Zivanovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Nenad Zivanovic's chess games
All 93 games by Nenad Zivanovic 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: 18 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Zoran Marinkovic | 2,259 | chT-SRB 1st League | B25 |
| Sep 2008 | Zeljko Nikolic | 2,219 | chT2-SRB East | C54 |
| Sep 2007 | Nebojsa Nesic | 2,171 | chT2-SRB East | E52 |
| Sep 2006 | Ranko Djuric | 2,170 | chT2-SRB East | B25 |
| Sep 2008 | Dusan Stojanovic | 2,169 | chT2-SRB East | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2008 | 25 | 15 | 2,255 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,962 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,058 |
| chT-Serbia central | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,069 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nenad Zivanovic's chess games?
93 games by Nenad Zivanovic, 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 Nenad Zivanovic has played.
What does Nenad Zivanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Nenad Zivanovic opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nenad Zivanovic answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nenad Zivanovic play as White?
As White, Nenad Zivanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nenad Zivanovic play as Black?
As Black, Nenad Zivanovic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Nenad Zivanovic's FIDE rating?
Nenad Zivanovic is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Nenad Zivanovic played?
Our database contains 93 games by Nenad Zivanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nenad Zivanovic?
93 games by Nenad Zivanovic 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.