Prepare against Novica Drazetic
HRV · World #102,953 classical · FIDE ID 14529483
When preparing against Novica Drazetic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Novica Drazetic, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Novica Drazetic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Novica Drazetic 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 | 1,721 | 1,759 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,751 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 18.9% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Novica Drazetic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Novica Drazetic's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Drazetic usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Drazetic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Drazetic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Novica Drazetic's chess games
All 37 games by Novica Drazetic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Michel Baue | 1,700 | 1st IBCA chT-EU blind | B22 |
| Jun 2022 | Trajce Dimov | 1,617 | 9th chT-IBCA World blind | C90 |
| Aug 2003 | Mark Schutte | 1,527 | IBCA Wch U18 blind 3rd | C45 |
| Jul 2015 | Florent Megelas | 1,504 | 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | C54 |
| Jul 2015 | Bernard Duthoit | 1,372 | 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| 1st IBCA chT-EU blind | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,734 |
| chT4-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,549 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,615 |
| IBCA Wch U18 blind 3rd | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Novica Drazetic's chess games?
37 games by Novica Drazetic, from May 2015 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 Novica Drazetic has played.
What does Novica Drazetic play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Novica Drazetic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Novica Drazetic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Novica Drazetic play as White?
As White, Novica Drazetic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Novica Drazetic play as Black?
As Black, Novica Drazetic most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Novica Drazetic's FIDE rating?
Novica Drazetic is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Novica Drazetic played?
Our database contains 37 games by Novica Drazetic, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Novica Drazetic?
37 games by Novica Drazetic 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.