Prepare against Sinisa Elez
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #17,342 classical · FIDE ID 933643
Our database contains 148 games by Sinisa Elez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Elez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Elez 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 | 2,081 | 2,241 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,100 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,115 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 43 | 39 | 66 | 29.1% |
| As White | 70 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 78 | 13 | 20 | 45 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Elez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Elez's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 90.0% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Elez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Elez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Elez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Elez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Elez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 95.0% | 34.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 82.1% | 28.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
Sinisa Elez's chess games
All 148 games by Sinisa Elez 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: 43 wins, 39 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Bosko Tomic | 2,423 | 9th chT-BIH | B82 |
| Jun 2011 | Goran Trkulja | 2,379 | chT-BIH | D94 |
| Dec 2004 | Vlado Narancic | 2,365 | Banja Luka Open | B08 |
| Aug 2010 | Pero Ascic | 2,315 | 4th Zupanja Open | C97 |
| Jul 2005 | Slavko S Rosic | 2,313 | DDS League | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2018 | 23 | 13 | 2,236 |
| Tuzla | 2007 | 18 | 1.5 | 2,002 |
| 14th Senta Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| 19th Senta Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 12th DDS League and Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| 13th Senta Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-BIH Cup | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Elez's chess games?
148 games by Sinisa Elez, 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 Elez has played.
What does Sinisa Elez play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Sinisa Elez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Elez answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Elez play as White?
As White, Sinisa Elez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Elez play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Elez most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Sinisa Elez's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Elez is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Sinisa Elez played?
Our database contains 148 games by Sinisa Elez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 39 draws, 66 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Elez?
148 games by Sinisa Elez 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.