Prepare against Sinisa Arbutina
FM · Serbia · World #7,313 classical · FIDE ID 934976
Our database contains 306 games by Sinisa Arbutina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Arbutina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Arbutina 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 | 2,218 | 2,358 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,311 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 128 | 125 | 53 | 41.8% |
| As White | 150 | 66 | 61 | 23 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 156 | 62 | 64 | 30 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Arbutina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Arbutina's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 95.3% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Arbutina usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Arbutina usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Arbutina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Arbutina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Arbutina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Arbutina usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 96.7% | 61.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 95.2% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
Sinisa Arbutina's chess games
All 306 games by Sinisa Arbutina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 128 wins, 125 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 11/5/0 | 68.8% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 8/15/7 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Sinisa Saric | 2,424 | chT-SRB | E80 |
| Sep 2014 | Radovan Govedarica | 2,400 | chT-SRB | E15 |
| Dec 2004 | Atif Dumpor | 2,382 | Subotica | A55 |
| Nov 2013 | Gojko Vucinic | 2,294 | chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | C54 |
| Nov 2022 | David Haszon | 2,291 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 39 | 21.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-Subotica | 2014 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2017 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,342 |
| 21st chT-Vojvodina | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,258 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 10 | 2,388 |
| Subotica | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,288 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 9 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Arbutina's chess games?
306 games by Sinisa Arbutina, from Apr 2003 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 Sinisa Arbutina has played.
What does Sinisa Arbutina play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Sinisa Arbutina opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Arbutina answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Arbutina play as White?
As White, Sinisa Arbutina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 68.8% win rate); London System (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Arbutina play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Arbutina most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); London System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Sinisa Arbutina's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Arbutina is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Sinisa Arbutina played?
Our database contains 306 games by Sinisa Arbutina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 125 draws, 53 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Arbutina?
306 games by Sinisa Arbutina 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.