Prepare against Veljko Dikic
Serbia · World #22,945 classical · FIDE ID 932248
When preparing against Veljko Dikic, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Veljko Dikic, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veljko Dikic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veljko Dikic 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 | 2,033 | 2,111 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,008 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,043 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 65 | 72 | 100 | 27.4% |
| As White | 113 | 40 | 29 | 44 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 124 | 25 | 43 | 56 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veljko Dikic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veljko Dikic's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 98.2% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dikic usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dikic usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dikic usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Dikic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 61.3% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 24 | 38.7% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 66.7% | 19.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Veljko Dikic's chess games
All 237 games by Veljko Dikic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 65 wins, 72 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 9/14/14 | 24.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 3/11/5 | 15.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 1/6/10 | 5.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C44 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Nebojsa Baralic | 2,267 | chT2-SRB West | A26 |
| Jul 2014 | Filip Kumic | 2,248 | 18th Senta Open | C27 |
| Sep 2014 | Miroslav Misojcic | 2,243 | chT2-SRB West | B23 |
| Oct 2020 | Mile Smolovic | 2,227 | chT-Belgrade | C41 |
| Jul 2016 | Akos Korponai | 2,219 | 20th Senta Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 43 | 14.5 | 2,023 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2018 | 32 | 13 | 2,092 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 22 | 10 | 2,049 |
| 21st Belgrade Trophy | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,746 |
| 23rd Belgrade Trophy | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,812 |
| 22nd Senta Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veljko Dikic's chess games?
237 games by Veljko Dikic, from Jan 2009 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 Veljko Dikic has played.
What does Veljko Dikic play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Veljko Dikic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veljko Dikic answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Veljko Dikic play as White?
As White, Veljko Dikic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Vienna Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veljko Dikic play as Black?
As Black, Veljko Dikic most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Philidor (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Veljko Dikic's FIDE rating?
Veljko Dikic is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Veljko Dikic played?
Our database contains 237 games by Veljko Dikic, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 72 draws, 100 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veljko Dikic?
237 games by Veljko Dikic 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.