Prepare against Slobodan Novakovic
Serbia · World #17,341 classical · FIDE ID 933228
Our database contains 64 games by Slobodan Novakovic, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Slobodan Novakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slobodan Novakovic 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 | 2,208 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,167 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,149 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 51.4% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 16 | 45.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
Slobodan Novakovic's chess games
All 64 games by Slobodan Novakovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 20 wins, 25 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B28 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Dragan Sorgic | 2,308 | Valjevo Open | E93 |
| Jun 2008 | Milan Dobrijevic | 2,183 | chT-SRB Cup | B37 |
| Sep 2004 | Radoslav Ilcic | 2,181 | chT-SCG Central | B07 |
| Oct 2009 | Srdjan Sredojevic | 2,153 | chT2-SRB West | B10 |
| Oct 2007 | Dragan Kocanovic | 2,102 | chT3-SRB North | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| chT3-SRB North | 2008 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,310 |
| Valjevo Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| chT-Serbia central | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,143 |
| Srebrno Jezero Open A 7th | 2013 | 8 | 1 | 1,903 |
| ch-Mediterranean 11th | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,067 |
| chT3-SRB North CS | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,272 |
| chT-SCG Central | 2004 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,494 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slobodan Novakovic's chess games?
64 games by Slobodan Novakovic, from Jan 2004 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 Slobodan Novakovic has played.
What does Slobodan Novakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Slobodan Novakovic opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slobodan Novakovic answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games).
What openings does Slobodan Novakovic play as White?
As White, Slobodan Novakovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slobodan Novakovic play as Black?
As Black, Slobodan Novakovic most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Slobodan Novakovic's FIDE rating?
Slobodan Novakovic is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Slobodan Novakovic played?
Our database contains 64 games by Slobodan Novakovic, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 25 draws, 19 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slobodan Novakovic?
64 games by Slobodan Novakovic 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.