Prepare against Veselin Grbovic
FM · Montenegro · World #14,817 classical · FIDE ID 906220
Our database contains 53 games by Veselin Grbovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veselin Grbovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veselin Grbovic 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 | 2,107 | 2,271 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,237 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,237 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 15.1% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veselin Grbovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veselin Grbovic's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Grbovic usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Grbovic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Grbovic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Veselin Grbovic's chess games
All 53 games by Veselin Grbovic 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: 8 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1983 | Ljubisa Andonovski | 2,280 | YUG Team Cup-26 | D58 |
| Apr 2009 | Veljko Draganic | 2,270 | MNT CupT | B17 |
| May 2009 | Aleksandar Perosevic | 2,220 | MNT CupT | B23 |
| Sep 2008 | Krsto Vukovic | 2,055 | chT1-MNT | C45 |
| May 2024 | Henk Brongers | 2,009 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,048 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| MNT CupT | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,262 |
| chT1-MNT | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
| YUG Team Cup-27 | 1984 | 4 | 1 | 2,183 |
| YUG Team Cup-25 | 1982 | 4 | 1 | 2,197 |
| YUG Team Cup-26 | 1983 | 4 | 2 | 2,326 |
| 6th Berliner Sommer | 1988 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veselin Grbovic's chess games?
53 games by Veselin Grbovic, 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 Veselin Grbovic has played.
What does Veselin Grbovic play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Veselin Grbovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veselin Grbovic answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Veselin Grbovic play as White?
As White, Veselin Grbovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veselin Grbovic play as Black?
As Black, Veselin Grbovic most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Veselin Grbovic's FIDE rating?
Veselin Grbovic is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Veselin Grbovic played?
Our database contains 53 games by Veselin Grbovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses (15.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veselin Grbovic?
53 games by Veselin Grbovic 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.