Prepare against Velimir Petrusic
Serbia · World #18,212 classical · FIDE ID 922676
When preparing against Velimir Petrusic, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Velimir Petrusic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Velimir Petrusic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Velimir Petrusic 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 | 2,073 | 2,207 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,124 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,124 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 59 | 60 | 167 | 20.6% |
| As White | 136 | 32 | 31 | 73 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 150 | 27 | 29 | 94 | 18.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Velimir Petrusic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Velimir Petrusic's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 98.5% | 34.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 34.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Petrusic usually continues Nf3 (35.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Petrusic usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Petrusic usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Petrusic usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Petrusic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 74.2% | 35.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 17.7% | 22.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 42.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 36.0% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 20.0% | 15.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Velimir Petrusic's chess games
All 286 games by Velimir Petrusic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 59 wins, 60 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 23 | 3/5/15 | 13.0% |
| D00 | London System | 23 | 7/1/15 | 30.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 1/5/13 | 5.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,414 | Novi Sad Hotel Sajam Open B | D02 |
| Apr 2015 | Jovan Radlovacki | 2,398 | Novi Sad Open | A46 |
| Jul 2022 | Jain Rosh | 2,380 | 12th Novi Sad Vojvodina Open | C11 |
| Jul 2022 | Dejan Pikula | 2,325 | 12th Novi Sad Vojvodina Open | A48 |
| Feb 2016 | Stanislav Mikheev | 2,325 | Novi Sad Hotel Sajam Open B | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 27 | 6.5 | 2,096 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 25 | 8 | 2,088 |
| Stari Banovci Vidovdan Open | 2018 | 22 | 10 | 2,064 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2023 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,054 |
| Novi Sad Vujovic Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| Novi Sad Super Master1 Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 2,131 |
| 143th Novi Sad TS Mix | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| Fantastico GM mix 1 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Velimir Petrusic's chess games?
286 games by Velimir Petrusic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Petrusic has played.
What does Velimir Petrusic play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Velimir Petrusic opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Velimir Petrusic answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Velimir Petrusic play as White?
As White, Velimir Petrusic's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (23 games, 13.0% win rate); London System (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Velimir Petrusic play as Black?
As Black, Velimir Petrusic most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 5.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Velimir Petrusic's FIDE rating?
Velimir Petrusic is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Velimir Petrusic played?
Our database contains 286 games by Velimir Petrusic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 60 draws, 167 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Velimir Petrusic?
286 games by Velimir Petrusic 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.