Prepare against Rudolf Sertic
IM · HRV · World #3,677 classical · FIDE ID 14506580
Our database contains 693 games by Rudolf Sertic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Sertic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Sertic 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 | 2,313 | 2,430 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,377 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,379 | 2,457 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 693 | 256 | 225 | 212 | 36.9% |
| As White | 346 | 144 | 112 | 90 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 347 | 112 | 113 | 122 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Sertic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Sertic's side.
First moves as White (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 211 | 61.0% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 15.6% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 50 | 14.5% | 72.0% |
| e4 | 29 | 8.4% | 53.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sertic usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sertic usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sertic usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sertic usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sertic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Sertic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 123 | 65.8% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 29 | 15.5% | 34.5% |
| e6 | 21 | 11.2% | 31.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 49.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 47 | 46.5% | 46.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Rudolf Sertic's chess games
All 693 games by Rudolf Sertic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 256 wins, 225 draws, 212 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 18/11/13 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 34 | 16/14/4 | 47.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 14/0/3 | 82.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 31/15/11 | 54.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 1/13/1 | 6.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,637 | 19th chT-CRO 1A | B22 |
| Jul 2011 | Dejan Pikula | 2,532 | 4th ch-SRB Central Open A | C00 |
| Jul 2008 | Dragan Kosic | 2,516 | Stara Pazova | D34 |
| Jun 2015 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,509 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | D38 |
| Jul 2008 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,488 | Stara Pazova | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,270 |
| Stara Pazova | 2011 | 23 | 12 | 2,407 |
| Stara Pazova Open | 2010 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,441 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2013 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,429 |
| Djakovo Open B | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,299 |
| Subotica | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,306 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2001 | 15 | 9 | 2,277 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 15 | 7 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Sertic's chess games?
693 games by Rudolf Sertic, from Apr 2003 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 Rudolf Sertic has played.
What does Rudolf Sertic play on the first move as White?
Across 346 games with White in our database, Rudolf Sertic opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Sertic answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Sertic play as White?
As White, Rudolf Sertic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 346 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Sertic play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Sertic most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 54.4% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 347 games.
What is Rudolf Sertic's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Sertic is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,379 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Rudolf Sertic played?
Our database contains 693 games by Rudolf Sertic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 225 draws, 212 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Sertic?
693 games by Rudolf Sertic 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.