Prepare against Sasa Matovic
Serbia · World #13,567 classical · FIDE ID 937509
Our database contains 95 games by Sasa Matovic, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Matovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Matovic 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 | 2,121 | 2,243 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,143 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 32 | 38 | 25 | 33.7% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Matovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Matovic's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 88.6% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Matovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Matovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Matovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
Sasa Matovic's chess games
All 95 games by Sasa Matovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 32 wins, 38 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Zoran Milosevic | 2,301 | ch-Belgrade | E10 |
| Nov 2022 | Ivan Hrzic | 2,267 | chT2-Belgrade Quality | C56 |
| Oct 2012 | Dusan M Vukovic | 2,235 | Belgrade-chT Quality | C06 |
| Oct 2012 | Aleksandar Vrbljanac | 2,231 | Belgrade-chT Quality | A31 |
| Jan 2010 | Danilo Srdic | 2,225 | ch-Belgrade | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 26 | 14 | 2,182 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,309 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Matovic's chess games?
95 games by Sasa Matovic, from Jan 2004 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 Matovic has played.
What does Sasa Matovic play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Sasa Matovic opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Matovic answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Sasa Matovic play as White?
As White, Sasa Matovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Matovic play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Matovic most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Sasa Matovic's FIDE rating?
Sasa Matovic is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Sasa Matovic played?
Our database contains 95 games by Sasa Matovic, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 38 draws, 25 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Matovic?
95 games by Sasa Matovic 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.