Prepare against Rade Cimesa
Serbia · World #49,103 classical · FIDE ID 912905
When preparing against Rade Cimesa, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 33 games by Rade Cimesa, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rade Cimesa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rade Cimesa 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 | 1,896 | 2,020 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,916 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 51.5% |
| As White | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 68.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rade Cimesa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rade Cimesa's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 79.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cimesa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Cimesa usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cimesa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cimesa usually continues cxd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Rade Cimesa's chess games
All 33 games by Rade Cimesa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Kai Karl Krueger | 2,305 | chT-EU Silent | D85 |
| Jan 1994 | Harald Wagner | 2,255 | WchT Silent | E32 |
| Jan 1995 | Pavel Parfenov | 2,252 | chT-EU Silent | A22 |
| Jul 2008 | Igor Chernov | 2,147 | St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | E14 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Lukasovics | 2,140 | chT-EU Silent | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,193 |
| St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,288 |
| chT-EU Silent | 1995 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,575 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,749 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Rapid Men | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rade Cimesa's chess games?
33 games by Rade Cimesa, from Jul 2010 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 Rade Cimesa has played.
What does Rade Cimesa play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Rade Cimesa opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rade Cimesa answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Rade Cimesa play as White?
As White, Rade Cimesa's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rade Cimesa play as Black?
As Black, Rade Cimesa most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rade Cimesa's FIDE rating?
Rade Cimesa is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Rade Cimesa played?
Our database contains 33 games by Rade Cimesa, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rade Cimesa?
33 games by Rade Cimesa 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.