Prepare against Sham Bratkovic
SVN · World #10,653 classical · FIDE ID 14608715
Our database contains 511 games by Sham Bratkovic, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sham Bratkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sham Bratkovic 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 | 2,160 | 2,268 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,075 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,043 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 195 | 128 | 188 | 38.2% |
| As White | 255 | 106 | 61 | 88 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 256 | 89 | 67 | 100 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sham Bratkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sham Bratkovic's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 77.3% | 54.6% |
| d4 | 50 | 19.6% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bratkovic usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bratkovic usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bratkovic usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Bratkovic usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bratkovic usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bratkovic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 51.6% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 60 | 47.6% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 91.9% | 49.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Sham Bratkovic's chess games
All 511 games by Sham Bratkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 195 wins, 128 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 45 | 14/11/20 | 31.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,530 | 36th EU-Cup | B09 |
| Jul 2013 | Kacper Drozdowski | 2,456 | chT-EU U18 | B90 |
| Dec 2014 | Jernej Spalir | 2,377 | 21st Zadar Open A | C56 |
| Apr 2018 | Igor Jelen | 2,363 | 28th ch-SLO | D30 |
| Dec 2014 | Robert Veleski | 2,343 | 21st Zadar Open A | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2017 | 28 | 10.5 | 2,011 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 20 | 14 | 2,260 |
| ch-SLO U12 | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,525 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,954 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,090 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 17 | 12 | 2,027 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2011 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sham Bratkovic's chess games?
511 games by Sham Bratkovic, from Sep 2009 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 Sham Bratkovic has played.
What does Sham Bratkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Sham Bratkovic opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sham Bratkovic answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sham Bratkovic play as White?
As White, Sham Bratkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sham Bratkovic play as Black?
As Black, Sham Bratkovic most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Sham Bratkovic's FIDE rating?
Sham Bratkovic is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Sham Bratkovic played?
Our database contains 511 games by Sham Bratkovic, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 128 draws, 188 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sham Bratkovic?
511 games by Sham Bratkovic 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.