Prepare against Sasa Pantelic
FM · Serbia · World #18,618 classical · FIDE ID 933210
When preparing against Sasa Pantelic, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Sasa Pantelic, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Pantelic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Pantelic 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 | 2,069 | 2,384 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,405 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,324 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 140 | 169 | 176 | 28.9% |
| As White | 248 | 81 | 82 | 85 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 237 | 59 | 87 | 91 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Pantelic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Pantelic's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 78.6% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 46 | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.8% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pantelic usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pantelic usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Pantelic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 17.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Pantelic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pantelic usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Pantelic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 69.5% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.4% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 90.4% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Sasa Pantelic's chess games
All 485 games by Sasa Pantelic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 140 wins, 169 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense | 36 | 9/17/10 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 43 | 15/18/10 | 34.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Aleksander Mista | 2,561 | chT-SRB Central | B76 |
| Nov 2011 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,513 | 25th Belgrade Trophy | D31 |
| Jul 2009 | Laszlo Gonda | 2,499 | 13th Senta Open A | E70 |
| Jul 2009 | Predrag Bodiroga | 2,431 | 13th Senta Open A | E81 |
| Sep 2010 | Dejan Nestorovic | 2,423 | chT-SRB 1st League | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 11.5 | 1,863 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 53 | 31 | 2,404 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 40 | 16.5 | 2,307 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,248 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,472 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,305 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Pantelic's chess games?
485 games by Sasa Pantelic, from Jan 2007 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 Pantelic has played.
What does Sasa Pantelic play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Sasa Pantelic opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Pantelic answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sasa Pantelic play as White?
As White, Sasa Pantelic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Pantelic play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Pantelic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (43 games, 34.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Sasa Pantelic's FIDE rating?
Sasa Pantelic is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (May 2011).
How many games has Sasa Pantelic played?
Our database contains 485 games by Sasa Pantelic, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 169 draws, 176 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Pantelic?
485 games by Sasa Pantelic 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.