Prepare against Velimir Ivic
GM · Serbia · World #146 classical · FIDE ID 950122
When preparing against Velimir Ivic, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 35.6% over 59 games.
Our database contains 2,609 games by Velimir Ivic, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Velimir Ivic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Velimir Ivic 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 | 2,601 | 2,639 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,498 | 2,509 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,524 | 2,624 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,609 | 1,361 | 523 | 725 | 52.2% |
| As White | 1,301 | 734 | 242 | 325 | 56.4% |
| As Black | 1,308 | 627 | 281 | 400 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Velimir Ivic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Velimir Ivic's side.
First moves as White (1,301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,097 | 84.3% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 108 | 8.3% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 3.6% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 40 | 3.1% | 76.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ivic usually continues d4 (60.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ivic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ivic usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Ivic usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (554 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 465 | 83.9% | 62.2% |
| c6 | 46 | 8.3% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 31 | 5.6% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (475 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 390 | 82.1% | 60.1% |
| d5 | 60 | 12.6% | 49.2% |
| f5 | 12 | 2.5% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Velimir Ivic's chess games
All 2,609 games by Velimir Ivic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 1,361 wins, 523 draws, 725 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 129 | 78/18/33 | 60.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 93 | 51/23/19 | 54.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 87 | 36/26/25 | 41.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 67 | 30/18/19 | 44.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 61 | 33/13/15 | 54.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 55 | 30/9/16 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 29/7/10 | 63.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 24/3/14 | 58.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 37 | 19/9/9 | 51.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 36 | 25/7/4 | 69.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 121 | 62/19/40 | 51.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 99 | 47/17/35 | 47.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 78 | 35/18/25 | 44.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 67 | 38/8/21 | 56.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 59 | 21/19/19 | 35.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 32/7/11 | 64.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 48 | 20/12/16 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 26/10/12 | 54.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 21/7/17 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 40 | 15/15/10 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 | B30 |
| Jun 2022 | Wesley So | 2,775 | Titled Tue Late | C65 |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,759 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,745 | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss | C11 |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 967 | 645.5 | 2,545 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 63 | 29 | 2,501 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 51 | 33 | 2,614 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 46 | 18.5 | 2,470 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2017 | 40 | 20.5 | 2,266 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 39 | 19 | 2,543 |
| chT-TUR | 2023 | 35 | 13 | 2,471 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,513 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans Moke Niemann (34 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (26 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (17 games) · Vahap Sanal (17 games) · Denis Lazavik (15 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (15 games) · MarcAndria Maurizzi (14 games) · Rasmus Svane (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Velimir Ivic's chess games?
2,609 games by Velimir Ivic, from Sep 2011 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 Velimir Ivic has played.
What does Velimir Ivic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,301 games with White in our database, Velimir Ivic opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Velimir Ivic answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Velimir Ivic play as White?
As White, Velimir Ivic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (129 games, 60.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (93 games, 54.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (87 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Velimir Ivic play as Black?
As Black, Velimir Ivic most often plays: Sicilian (121 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (99 games, 47.5% win rate); Indian Defense (78 games, 44.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,308 games.
What is Velimir Ivic's FIDE rating?
Velimir Ivic is currently rated 2,601 in classical chess, 2,498 in rapid and 2,524 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,639 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Velimir Ivic played?
Our database contains 2,609 games by Velimir Ivic, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,361 wins, 523 draws, 725 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Velimir Ivic?
2,609 games by Velimir Ivic 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.