Prepare against Veljko Draganic
Montenegro · World #3,989 classical · FIDE ID 931306
Our database contains 467 games by Veljko Draganic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veljko Draganic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veljko Draganic 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 | 2,303 | 2,375 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,425 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,484 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 171 | 155 | 141 | 36.6% |
| As White | 250 | 97 | 86 | 67 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 217 | 74 | 69 | 74 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veljko Draganic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veljko Draganic's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 50.8% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 85 | 34.0% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 9.6% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.4% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Draganic usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Draganic usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Draganic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Draganic usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Draganic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Draganic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 34 | 28.1% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 26 | 21.5% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 12.4% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.3% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 54.2% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 33.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Veljko Draganic's chess games
All 467 games by Veljko Draganic 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: 171 wins, 155 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,570 | Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | B43 |
| Aug 2008 | Nikola Djukic | 2,545 | chT-MNT | C15 |
| May 2015 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,518 | Petrovac Open | B33 |
| Apr 2011 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,501 | Tivat Vukmanovic Memorial Open | D11 |
| May 2004 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,481 | chT-SCG | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 72 | 40.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-MNT sf | 2017 | 37 | 23.5 | 2,273 |
| Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,255 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 17 | 11 | 2,469 |
| MNT CupT | 2016 | 15 | 5 | 2,110 |
| ch-YUG U20 53rd | 2001 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-YUG U18 54th | 2002 | 13 | 4 | 2,119 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2019 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,378 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Blazo Kalezic (13 games) · Sreten Djukanovic (10 games) · Aleksandar Tomic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veljko Draganic's chess games?
467 games by Veljko Draganic, 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 Veljko Draganic has played.
What does Veljko Draganic play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Veljko Draganic opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veljko Draganic answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Veljko Draganic play as White?
As White, Veljko Draganic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veljko Draganic play as Black?
As Black, Veljko Draganic most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Veljko Draganic's FIDE rating?
Veljko Draganic is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Veljko Draganic played?
Our database contains 467 games by Veljko Draganic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 155 draws, 141 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veljko Draganic?
467 games by Veljko Draganic 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.