Prepare against Tomislav Paunovic
IM · Serbia · World #5,271 classical · FIDE ID 900796
Our database contains 374 games by Tomislav Paunovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomislav Paunovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomislav Paunovic 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 | 2,266 | 2,370 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,346 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 112 | 172 | 90 | 29.9% |
| As White | 195 | 70 | 84 | 41 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 179 | 42 | 88 | 49 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomislav Paunovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomislav Paunovic's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 71.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 14.4% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.1% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.1% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Paunovic usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Paunovic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Paunovic usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Paunovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Paunovic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Paunovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 82.4% | 50.7% |
| g6 | 13 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 40.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 37.3% | 61.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 16.9% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Tomislav Paunovic's chess games
All 374 games by Tomislav Paunovic 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: 112 wins, 172 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 11/17/9 | 29.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1986 | Krunoslav Hulak | 2,505 | YUG-Cup 29th | D93 |
| Jan 1989 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,490 | Aosta Open | A90 |
| Jan 1992 | Dragan Barlov | 2,475 | chT-YUG | D58 |
| Jan 1988 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,470 | ch-YUG sf | A45 |
| Jan 1988 | Milan Drasko | 2,465 | ch-YUG sf | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 38 | 18 | 2,343 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 33 | 15 | 2,353 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1989 | 21 | 13 | 2,493 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 2,316 |
| Naleczow | 1988 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| YUG Cup | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,427 |
Interactive opening tree from all 374 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomislav Paunovic's chess games?
374 games by Tomislav Paunovic, 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 Tomislav Paunovic has played.
What does Tomislav Paunovic play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Tomislav Paunovic opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomislav Paunovic answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tomislav Paunovic play as White?
As White, Tomislav Paunovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomislav Paunovic play as Black?
As Black, Tomislav Paunovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Modern Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Tomislav Paunovic's FIDE rating?
Tomislav Paunovic is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tomislav Paunovic played?
Our database contains 374 games by Tomislav Paunovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 172 draws, 90 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomislav Paunovic?
374 games by Tomislav Paunovic 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.