Prepare against Slobodan Petkovic
Serbia · World #23,825 classical · FIDE ID 931586
When preparing against Slobodan Petkovic, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 62 games by Slobodan Petkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Slobodan Petkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slobodan Petkovic 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 | 2,026 | 2,119 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,027 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,017 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 27.4% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slobodan Petkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slobodan Petkovic's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 53.6% | 23.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 46.4% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 23.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
Slobodan Petkovic's chess games
All 62 games by Slobodan Petkovic 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Atanas Dimitrov | 2,343 | 25th Belgrade Trophy | A70 |
| Nov 2011 | Samy Robin | 2,323 | 25th Belgrade Trophy | E90 |
| Apr 2009 | Bojan Podinic | 2,237 | Belgrade tt Cup | C02 |
| Apr 2003 | Slobodan Pavlovic | 2,202 | Belgrade tt Cup | D31 |
| Feb 2009 | Bozidar Brujic | 2,194 | ch-Belgrade | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Belgrade | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,218 |
| 21st Belgrade Trophy | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,296 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,952 |
| 25th Belgrade Trophy | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,329 |
| 30th Belgrade Trophy | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,127 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slobodan Petkovic's chess games?
62 games by Slobodan Petkovic, 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 Slobodan Petkovic has played.
What does Slobodan Petkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Slobodan Petkovic opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slobodan Petkovic answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games).
What openings does Slobodan Petkovic play as White?
As White, Slobodan Petkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slobodan Petkovic play as Black?
As Black, Slobodan Petkovic most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Slobodan Petkovic's FIDE rating?
Slobodan Petkovic is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Slobodan Petkovic played?
Our database contains 62 games by Slobodan Petkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slobodan Petkovic?
62 games by Slobodan Petkovic 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.