Prepare against Novak Dumbelovic
FM · Serbia · World #2,956 classical · FIDE ID 9204525
Our database contains 281 games by Novak Dumbelovic, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Novak Dumbelovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Novak Dumbelovic 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 | 2,340 | 2,349 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,379 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,483 | 2,522 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 106 | 80 | 95 | 37.7% |
| As White | 142 | 57 | 43 | 42 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 139 | 49 | 37 | 53 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Novak Dumbelovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Novak Dumbelovic's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 98.6% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Dumbelovic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dumbelovic usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Dumbelovic usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Dumbelovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Dumbelovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 88.2% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.8% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 93.9% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Novak Dumbelovic's chess games
All 281 games by Novak Dumbelovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 106 wins, 80 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Jun 2026 | Daneshvar,Bardiya | 2,596 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B43 |
| Jul 2025 | Sebastian Dario Iermito | 2,503 | 34th Kavala Open | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | S Porat | 2,488 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B76 |
| Jun 2026 | Williams,Si1 | 2,455 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 15 | 2,372 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 14 | 2,496 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,243 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,068 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,440 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| TCh-SRB Premier 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Novak Dumbelovic's chess games?
281 games by Novak Dumbelovic, from Jan 2020 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 Novak Dumbelovic has played.
What does Novak Dumbelovic play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Novak Dumbelovic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Novak Dumbelovic answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Novak Dumbelovic play as White?
As White, Novak Dumbelovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Novak Dumbelovic play as Black?
As Black, Novak Dumbelovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Novak Dumbelovic's FIDE rating?
Novak Dumbelovic is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,483 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Novak Dumbelovic played?
Our database contains 281 games by Novak Dumbelovic, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 80 draws, 95 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Novak Dumbelovic?
281 games by Novak Dumbelovic 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.