Prepare against Novica Matic
CM · Serbia · World #51,447 classical · FIDE ID 916803
Our database contains 52 games by Novica Matic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Novica Matic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Novica Matic 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 | 1,887 | 2,137 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,053 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,027 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Novica Matic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Novica Matic's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 59.3% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Matic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Matic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Matic usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Matic usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Matic usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Matic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Novica Matic's chess games
All 52 games by Novica Matic 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Radisa S Nikolic | 2,149 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B07 |
| Oct 2012 | Zivota Jakovljevic | 2,129 | Belgrade-chT Quality | D02 |
| Apr 2012 | Dejan Carnic | 2,094 | Belgrade tt Cup | B08 |
| Nov 2018 | Aleksandar Dukic | 2,092 | 5th Gligoric Cup | A12 |
| Sep 2007 | Vladimir Kanjuh | 2,070 | Novi Sad Vujovic Memorial | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Sad Vujovic Memorial | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,036 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 10 | 0 | 1,685 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,261 |
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,080 |
| 5th Gligoric Cup | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,924 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Novica Matic's chess games?
52 games by Novica Matic, 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 Novica Matic has played.
What does Novica Matic play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Novica Matic opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Novica Matic answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Novica Matic play as White?
As White, Novica Matic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Novica Matic play as Black?
As Black, Novica Matic most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Novica Matic's FIDE rating?
Novica Matic is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Novica Matic played?
Our database contains 52 games by Novica Matic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Novica Matic?
52 games by Novica Matic 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.