Prepare against Nesa Modric
CM · Serbia · World #19,978 classical · FIDE ID 922579
Our database contains 546 games by Nesa Modric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nesa Modric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nesa Modric 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 | 2,057 | 2,242 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,258 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,221 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 148 | 49 | 349 | 27.1% |
| As White | 261 | 75 | 23 | 163 | 28.7% |
| As Black | 285 | 73 | 26 | 186 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nesa Modric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nesa Modric's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 50.6% | 27.3% |
| d4 | 128 | 49.0% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Modric usually continues c3 (28.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Modric usually continues Nf3 (27.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Modric usually continues d4 (20.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Modric usually continues Bg5 (32.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Modric usually continues Bg5 (47.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Modric usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 47.6% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 57 | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 72.2% | 25.4% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 21.5% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Nesa Modric's chess games
All 546 games by Nesa Modric 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: 148 wins, 49 draws, 349 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 57 | 15/3/39 | 26.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 51 | 16/3/32 | 31.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 14/2/12 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 55 | 15/4/36 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 4/1/16 | 19.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 5/1/15 | 23.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,460 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| May 2025 | Gennadij Sagalchik | 2,434 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| May 2025 | Alberto Barp | 2,414 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
| Jan 2024 | Kamil Dzida | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Feb 2025 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,401 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 502 | 145.5 | 1,999 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2017 | 30 | 19 | 2,279 |
| chT3-SRB East CS | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| chT3-SRB Ost | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nesa Modric's chess games?
546 games by Nesa Modric, 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 Nesa Modric has played.
What does Nesa Modric play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Nesa Modric opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nesa Modric answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nesa Modric play as White?
As White, Nesa Modric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (57 games, 26.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (51 games, 31.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nesa Modric play as Black?
As Black, Nesa Modric most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Nesa Modric's FIDE rating?
Nesa Modric is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Nesa Modric played?
Our database contains 546 games by Nesa Modric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 49 draws, 349 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nesa Modric?
546 games by Nesa Modric 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.