Prepare against Veljko Knezevic
Serbia · World #14,166 classical · FIDE ID 954080
When preparing against Veljko Knezevic, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 100 games by Veljko Knezevic, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veljko Knezevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veljko Knezevic 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 | 2,114 | 2,146 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,144 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 24 | 34 | 42 | 24.0% |
| As White | 51 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veljko Knezevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veljko Knezevic's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 35.3% | 30.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.7% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 30.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Knezevic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
Veljko Knezevic's chess games
All 100 games by Veljko Knezevic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 24 wins, 34 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Ivan G Stankovic | 2,243 | ch-SRB Central | D15 |
| Dec 2014 | Slobodan D Radosavljevic | 2,218 | ch-Pozarevac | A29 |
| Sep 2015 | Dragoslav Ivanovic | 2,177 | chT2-SRB West | D52 |
| Sep 2019 | Igor Kijanovic | 2,125 | chT-SRB 2nd League West | A13 |
| Sep 2014 | Sabrija Musovic | 2,106 | chT2-SRB West | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2018 | 32 | 11.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| ch-SRB U14 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,877 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,855 |
| SRB Kadetski Festival U16 6th | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,958 |
| 16th Paracin Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,931 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League West | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veljko Knezevic's chess games?
100 games by Veljko Knezevic, from Nov 2011 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 Knezevic has played.
What does Veljko Knezevic play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Veljko Knezevic opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veljko Knezevic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Veljko Knezevic play as White?
As White, Veljko Knezevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veljko Knezevic play as Black?
As Black, Veljko Knezevic most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Veljko Knezevic's FIDE rating?
Veljko Knezevic is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Veljko Knezevic played?
Our database contains 100 games by Veljko Knezevic, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 34 draws, 42 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veljko Knezevic?
100 games by Veljko Knezevic 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.