Prepare against Novak Pezelj
IM · Serbia · World #957 classical · FIDE ID 927570
Our database contains 505 games by Novak Pezelj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Novak Pezelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Novak Pezelj 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 | 2,455 | 2,496 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,546 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,524 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 505 | 200 | 217 | 88 | 39.6% |
| As White | 247 | 101 | 111 | 35 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 258 | 99 | 106 | 53 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Novak Pezelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Novak Pezelj's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 56.3% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 39 | 15.8% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 15.8% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 29 | 11.7% | 60.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 25.0% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 25 | 22.3% | 72.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 14.3% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 14 | 12.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 17 | 15.7% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 10.2% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Novak Pezelj's chess games
All 505 games by Novak Pezelj 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: 200 wins, 217 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,675 | ch-EU blitz | A85 |
| Sep 2014 | Robert Markus | 2,602 | chT-SRB | B40 |
| Dec 2018 | Hristos Banikas | 2,601 | ch-EU blitz | B50 |
| Dec 2023 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,579 | ch-EU Blitz | A30 |
| Sep 2017 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,543 | chT-SRB 1st League | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2016 | 54 | 36 | 2,418 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 47 | 28 | 2,458 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2013 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,455 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,503 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 2,339 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,455 |
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,467 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 11 | 9 | 2,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Novak Pezelj's chess games?
505 games by Novak Pezelj, 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 Novak Pezelj has played.
What does Novak Pezelj play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Novak Pezelj opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Novak Pezelj answers 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Novak Pezelj play as White?
As White, Novak Pezelj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Novak Pezelj play as Black?
As Black, Novak Pezelj most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Novak Pezelj's FIDE rating?
Novak Pezelj is currently rated 2,455 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Novak Pezelj played?
Our database contains 505 games by Novak Pezelj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 217 draws, 88 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Novak Pezelj?
505 games by Novak Pezelj 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.