Prepare against Simana Matkovic
Serbia · World #48,961 classical · FIDE ID 939048
Our database contains 96 games by Simana Matkovic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simana Matkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simana Matkovic 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 | 1,897 | 2,054 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,002 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,973 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 25 | 24 | 47 | 26.0% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 17.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simana Matkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simana Matkovic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues Bf4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues Bf4 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 17.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Simana Matkovic's chess games
All 96 games by Simana Matkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 24 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Drago Kurcubic | 2,121 | 14th Sombor Open | D00 |
| Sep 2018 | Lena Miladinovic | 2,098 | chT-SRB w | A45 |
| Sep 2017 | Teodora Rakic | 2,052 | chT-SRB w | D36 |
| Sep 2018 | Jovana S Vuckovic | 1,992 | chT-SRB w | A48 |
| Nov 2016 | Dorina Demeter | 1,983 | Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB w | 2020 | 42 | 11 | 1,938 |
| Sombor Milicevic Memorial | 2019 | 24 | 15 | 1,924 |
| 23rd Senta Open | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| chT-Vojvodina w | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| 14th Sombor Open | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-SRB Cup w | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,771 |
| chT-Vojvodina w 29th | 2023 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simana Matkovic's chess games?
96 games by Simana Matkovic, from Sep 2011 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 Simana Matkovic has played.
What does Simana Matkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Simana Matkovic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simana Matkovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Simana Matkovic play as White?
As White, Simana Matkovic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simana Matkovic play as Black?
As Black, Simana Matkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Simana Matkovic's FIDE rating?
Simana Matkovic is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Simana Matkovic played?
Our database contains 96 games by Simana Matkovic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 24 draws, 47 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simana Matkovic?
96 games by Simana Matkovic 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.