Prepare against Rizo Pepic
Serbia · World #12,839 classical · FIDE ID 906760
Our database contains 54 games by Rizo Pepic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rizo Pepic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rizo Pepic 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 | 2,130 | 2,273 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,251 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,259 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rizo Pepic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rizo Pepic's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 39.4% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pepic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Pepic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pepic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 76.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pepic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pepic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pepic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 81.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Rizo Pepic's chess games
All 54 games by Rizo Pepic 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: 24 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Mats Sjoberg | 2,475 | 14th Scandic GP | D52 |
| Jan 1993 | Johnny Wieweg | 2,345 | 14th Scandic GP | C41 |
| Jan 1994 | Stefan Sanden | 2,340 | chT-SWE 9394 | E87 |
| Jan 1993 | Lennart Liljedahl | 2,325 | chT-SWE 9394 | E04 |
| Jan 1993 | Carl-Magnus Bjork | 2,310 | chT-SWE 9293 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| chT-SWE 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 6 | 2,507 |
| 14th Scandic GP | 1993 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,471 |
| 15th Scandic GP | 1993 | 7 | 6 | 2,630 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,516 |
| chT-SWE 9596 | 1996 | 4 | 2 | 2,302 |
| chT-SWE 9293 | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rizo Pepic's chess games?
54 games by Rizo Pepic, 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 Rizo Pepic has played.
What does Rizo Pepic play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Rizo Pepic opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rizo Pepic answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Rizo Pepic play as White?
As White, Rizo Pepic's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rizo Pepic play as Black?
As Black, Rizo Pepic most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Rizo Pepic's FIDE rating?
Rizo Pepic is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Rizo Pepic played?
Our database contains 54 games by Rizo Pepic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rizo Pepic?
54 games by Rizo Pepic 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.