Prepare against Peko Djurovic
FM · Montenegro · World #6,421 classical · FIDE ID 16503902
When preparing against Peko Djurovic, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Peko Djurovic, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peko Djurovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peko Djurovic 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 | 2,237 | 2,359 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,367 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,383 | 2,417 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 189 | 123 | 184 | 38.1% |
| As White | 248 | 104 | 58 | 86 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 248 | 85 | 65 | 98 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peko Djurovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peko Djurovic's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 98.8% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Djurovic usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Djurovic usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Djurovic usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Djurovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Djurovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 97.6% | 48.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 87.1% | 50.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 10.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Peko Djurovic's chess games
All 496 games by Peko Djurovic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 189 wins, 123 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 41 | 12/12/17 | 29.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 13/8/20 | 31.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 1/7/9 | 5.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Velimir Ivic | 2,562 | 38th EU-Cup | B30 |
| Nov 2025 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,528 | European Blitz 2025 | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | R Baskin | 2,442 | European Blitz 2024 | B48 |
| Aug 2025 | Balazs Pasztor | 2,427 | Balaton Grand Rapid | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Agoston Juhasz | 2,425 | Balaton Grand Rapid | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 21 | 14 | 2,224 |
| ch-MNT sf | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 1,746 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| 76th ch-MNE | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,438 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,266 |
| 77th ch-MNE 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peko Djurovic's chess games?
496 games by Peko Djurovic, from Dec 2015 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 Peko Djurovic has played.
What does Peko Djurovic play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Peko Djurovic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peko Djurovic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Peko Djurovic play as White?
As White, Peko Djurovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peko Djurovic play as Black?
As Black, Peko Djurovic most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Peko Djurovic's FIDE rating?
Peko Djurovic is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,383 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Peko Djurovic played?
Our database contains 496 games by Peko Djurovic, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 123 draws, 184 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peko Djurovic?
496 games by Peko Djurovic 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.