Prepare against Sasa Markovic
Serbia · World #12,308 classical · FIDE ID 931799
When preparing against Sasa Markovic, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Sasa Markovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Markovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Markovic 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 | 2,137 | 2,198 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,141 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,147 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 10 | 22 | 15 | 21.3% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Markovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Markovic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Markovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Markovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Sasa Markovic's chess games
All 47 games by Sasa Markovic 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: 10 wins, 22 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Dragan P Markovic | 2,237 | chT2-SRB West CS | B22 |
| Oct 2006 | Slavisa Jacimovic | 2,210 | chT3-SRB West | D00 |
| Oct 2016 | Dragan Dragasevic | 2,190 | chT2-SRB West CS | A22 |
| Oct 2015 | Radojica Vujovic | 2,118 | chT2-SRB West | B30 |
| Oct 2010 | Miroslav Zivanovic | 2,105 | chT3-SRB West | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2017 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| chT2-SRB West CS | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| 4th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| chT3-SRB West | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| Goracici Dragacevo Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,262 |
| ch-SRB Blitz | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,982 |
| ch-SRB Rapid | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,144 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Markovic's chess games?
47 games by Sasa Markovic, 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 Sasa Markovic has played.
What does Sasa Markovic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sasa Markovic opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Markovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sasa Markovic play as White?
As White, Sasa Markovic's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Markovic play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Markovic most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sasa Markovic's FIDE rating?
Sasa Markovic is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Sasa Markovic played?
Our database contains 47 games by Sasa Markovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 22 draws, 15 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Markovic?
47 games by Sasa Markovic 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.