Prepare against Veljko Ivanovic
Serbia · World #31,797 classical · FIDE ID 958646
Our database contains 119 games by Veljko Ivanovic, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veljko Ivanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veljko Ivanovic 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 | 1,975 | 2,013 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,030 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,170 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 32 | 45 | 42 | 26.9% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veljko Ivanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veljko Ivanovic's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 83.3% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.0% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 86.5% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Veljko Ivanovic's chess games
All 119 games by Veljko Ivanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 45 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Petar Rolj | 2,057 | 2nd Nis Pantelej Open | B76 |
| Apr 2015 | Dusan Majstorovic | 2,038 | Nis Open B | D13 |
| Jul 2016 | Katarina Nestorovic | 1,974 | 9th ch-SRB Central Open B | A45 |
| Mar 2012 | Dragan N Zdravkovic | 1,947 | Nis Open | C62 |
| Sep 2017 | Darko Stankovic | 1,912 | chT2-SRB East | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nis Open | 2013 | 16 | 6 | 1,839 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2017 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,919 |
| 2nd Nis Pantelej Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Nis Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2-SRB South | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| Grocka Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,107 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veljko Ivanovic's chess games?
119 games by Veljko Ivanovic, from Sep 2012 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 Ivanovic has played.
What does Veljko Ivanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Veljko Ivanovic opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veljko Ivanovic answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Veljko Ivanovic play as White?
As White, Veljko Ivanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veljko Ivanovic play as Black?
As Black, Veljko Ivanovic most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Veljko Ivanovic's FIDE rating?
Veljko Ivanovic is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Veljko Ivanovic played?
Our database contains 119 games by Veljko Ivanovic, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 45 draws, 42 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veljko Ivanovic?
119 games by Veljko Ivanovic 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.