Prepare against Novak Dumbelovic
FM · Serbia · World #3,079 classical · FIDE ID 9204525
When preparing against Novak Dumbelovic, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 284 games by Novak Dumbelovic, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 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 | 2,336 | 2,349 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,398 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,483 | 2,522 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 108 | 80 | 96 | 38.0% |
| As White | 144 | 59 | 43 | 42 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 140 | 49 | 37 | 54 | 35.0% |
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 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 98.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dumbelovic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dumbelovic usually continues Nf3 (63.0% 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 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 94.0% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Novak Dumbelovic's chess games
All 284 games by Novak Dumbelovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 108 wins, 80 draws, 96 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 | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| 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 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,596 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B43 |
| Aug 2026 | Denis Kadric | 2,518 | Sofia Cup Rapid 2026 | C41 |
| Jul 2025 | Sebastian Dario Iermito | 2,503 | 34th Kavala Open | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Shay Porat | 2,488 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B76 |
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?
284 games by Novak Dumbelovic, from Jan 2020 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 Novak Dumbelovic has played.
What does Novak Dumbelovic play on the first move as White?
Across 144 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 144 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 140 games.
What is Novak Dumbelovic's FIDE rating?
Novak Dumbelovic is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,483 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Novak Dumbelovic played?
Our database contains 284 games by Novak Dumbelovic, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 80 draws, 96 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Novak Dumbelovic?
284 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.