Prepare against Srdjan Carnic
FM · Serbia · World #8,138 classical · FIDE ID 907235
Our database contains 476 games by Srdjan Carnic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Srdjan Carnic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srdjan Carnic 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 | 2,202 | 2,367 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,341 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,229 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 476 | 105 | 263 | 108 | 22.1% |
| As White | 235 | 57 | 136 | 42 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 241 | 48 | 127 | 66 | 19.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srdjan Carnic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srdjan Carnic's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 43.0% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 91 | 38.7% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 15.7% | 45.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Carnic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Carnic usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Carnic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Carnic usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Carnic usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Carnic usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 45.9% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 49 | 44.1% | 44.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.1% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 73.9% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 22 | 25.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Srdjan Carnic's chess games
All 476 games by Srdjan Carnic 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: 105 wins, 263 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/15/2 | 22.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 3/14/4 | 14.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/13/1 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,557 | 9th ch-SRB Central Open A | E05 |
| Nov 2008 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,514 | 21st Belgrade Trophy | C11 |
| Oct 2021 | Dejan Antic | 2,469 | Belgrade Premier League | A17 |
| Aug 2010 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,453 | chT-SRB 1st League | E15 |
| Jan 2013 | Goran Cabrilo | 2,437 | ch-Belgrade | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 56 | 27.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2013 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,364 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2007 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,337 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 22 | 9 | 2,156 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,304 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 15 | 7 | 2,251 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 15 | 6 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srdjan Carnic's chess games?
476 games by Srdjan Carnic, 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 Srdjan Carnic has played.
What does Srdjan Carnic play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Srdjan Carnic opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srdjan Carnic answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Srdjan Carnic play as White?
As White, Srdjan Carnic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srdjan Carnic play as Black?
As Black, Srdjan Carnic most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Srdjan Carnic's FIDE rating?
Srdjan Carnic is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Srdjan Carnic played?
Our database contains 476 games by Srdjan Carnic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 263 draws, 108 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srdjan Carnic?
476 games by Srdjan Carnic 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.