Prepare against Sinisa Pezelj
HRV · World #6,178 classical · FIDE ID 942472
When preparing against Sinisa Pezelj, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (29%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Sinisa Pezelj, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Pezelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Pezelj 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 | 2,243 | 2,273 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,244 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,357 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 53 | 46 | 61 | 33.1% |
| As White | 78 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Pezelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Pezelj's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 44.9% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 26 | 33.3% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 17.9% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pezelj usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 43.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Sinisa Pezelj's chess games
All 160 games by Sinisa Pezelj in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 53 wins, 46 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,532 | 27th Pula Open | A32 |
| May 2015 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,436 | Reutlingen Open 20th | C10 |
| Jun 2013 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,366 | 27th Pula Open | E91 |
| Jun 2013 | Gert Schnider | 2,360 | 27th Pula Open | E32 |
| Sep 2008 | Viktor Yermishin | 2,344 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRB U20 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| chT2-Vojvodina | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,196 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| 14th SCG Festival U16 | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Pezelj's chess games?
160 games by Sinisa Pezelj, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Pezelj has played.
What does Sinisa Pezelj play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Sinisa Pezelj opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Pezelj answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Pezelj play as White?
As White, Sinisa Pezelj's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Pezelj play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Pezelj most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Sinisa Pezelj's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Pezelj is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Sinisa Pezelj played?
Our database contains 160 games by Sinisa Pezelj, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 46 draws, 61 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Pezelj?
160 games by Sinisa Pezelj 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.