Prepare against Sanja Petronic
WIM · Serbia · World #15,692 classical · FIDE ID 910724
Our database contains 312 games by Sanja Petronic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sanja Petronic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanja Petronic 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 | 2,098 | 2,234 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,165 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,165 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 109 | 102 | 101 | 34.9% |
| As White | 160 | 60 | 55 | 45 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 152 | 49 | 47 | 56 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanja Petronic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanja Petronic's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 96.9% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Petronic usually continues Nc3 (39.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Petronic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Petronic usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Petronic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Petronic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 68.5% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 24.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 96.5% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Sanja Petronic's chess games
All 312 games by Sanja Petronic 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: 109 wins, 102 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 8/13/16 | 21.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Linlin Ding | 2,347 | Tan Lian Ann Cup | B52 |
| Jul 2001 | Chunhong Ning | 2,341 | Tan Lian Ann Cup | B00 |
| Jan 1988 | Zelimir Sasvari | 2,325 | Novi Sad Open | B36 |
| Jan 1998 | Maria Manakova | 2,315 | ch-YUG 51 w | B39 |
| Jul 2001 | Gendengin Altanoch | 2,295 | Tan Lian Ann Cup | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG w | 2000 | 55 | 31 | 2,254 |
| ch-YUG w | 1999 | 36 | 16 | 2,158 |
| Tan Lian Ann Cup | 2001 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,248 |
| chT-SRB w Div1 | 2023 | 19 | 8 | 2,016 |
| chT-SRB w | 2022 | 19 | 11 | 2,125 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2016 | 16 | 5 | 2,052 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,241 |
| ch-YUG 51 w | 1998 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanja Petronic's chess games?
312 games by Sanja Petronic, 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 Sanja Petronic has played.
What does Sanja Petronic play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Sanja Petronic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanja Petronic answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sanja Petronic play as White?
As White, Sanja Petronic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 21.6% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanja Petronic play as Black?
As Black, Sanja Petronic most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Sanja Petronic's FIDE rating?
Sanja Petronic is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Sanja Petronic played?
Our database contains 312 games by Sanja Petronic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 102 draws, 101 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanja Petronic?
312 games by Sanja Petronic 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.