Prepare against Semir Pleh
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #62,575 classical · FIDE ID 14405016
When preparing against Semir Pleh, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 123 games by Semir Pleh, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Semir Pleh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semir Pleh 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 | 1,847 | 1,853 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,960 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 31 | 14 | 78 | 25.2% |
| As White | 64 | 14 | 11 | 39 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 3 | 39 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semir Pleh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semir Pleh's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 50.0% | 21.9% |
| c4 | 23 | 35.9% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 21.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Pleh usually continues c4 (13.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pleh usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Pleh usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pleh usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Pleh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Pleh usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 30.6% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 30.6% | 22.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Semir Pleh's chess games
All 123 games by Semir Pleh in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Josip Miletic | 2,161 | 26th Bosnjaci Open | A00 |
| Nov 2019 | Jovica Mitrovic | 2,076 | 8th Lukavac Open | B33 |
| Jan 2019 | Zdenko Brkic | 2,072 | 24th Bosnjaci Open | A32 |
| Nov 2012 | Hazim Habibovic | 2,045 | 1st Lukavac Open | D02 |
| Jan 2019 | Zeljko Katic | 2,035 | 24th Bosnjaci Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gorazde CC | 2010 | 9 | 1 | 1,826 |
| 43rd Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| 14th chT-BIH | 2015 | 9 | 1 | 2,075 |
| 30th chT-BIH 1 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,947 |
| 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,724 |
| 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,722 |
| 24th Bosnjaci Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semir Pleh's chess games?
123 games by Semir Pleh, from Mar 2010 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 Semir Pleh has played.
What does Semir Pleh play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Semir Pleh opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semir Pleh answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Semir Pleh play as White?
As White, Semir Pleh's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semir Pleh play as Black?
As Black, Semir Pleh most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Semir Pleh's FIDE rating?
Semir Pleh is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Semir Pleh played?
Our database contains 123 games by Semir Pleh, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 78 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semir Pleh?
123 games by Semir Pleh 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.