Prepare against Vesna Zivkovic
WIM · Serbia · World #33,329 classical · FIDE ID 910597
When preparing against Vesna Zivkovic, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 545 games by Vesna Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vesna Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vesna Zivkovic 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 | 1,967 | 2,159 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 187 | 181 | 177 | 34.3% |
| As White | 265 | 97 | 86 | 82 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 280 | 90 | 95 | 95 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vesna Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vesna Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 40.4% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 89 | 33.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 47 | 17.7% | 57.4% |
| g3 | 15 | 5.7% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.3% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 84.5% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 12.8% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 71.8% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 22.4% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.9% | 20.0% |
Vesna Zivkovic's chess games
All 545 games by Vesna Zivkovic 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: 187 wins, 181 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 19 | 3/14/2 | 15.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 18/18/17 | 34.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tamas Horvath | 2,395 | CRO-Cup | B53 |
| Jan 1989 | Branko Zelic | 2,330 | YUG-Cup w | D02 |
| Sep 1999 | Damir Sulc | 2,284 | chT-CRO | B90 |
| Aug 2015 | Irina Chelushkina | 2,283 | chT-SRB w | B10 |
| Sep 1999 | Robert Dabo-Peranic | 2,282 | chT-CRO | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB w | 2022 | 106 | 55 | 2,000 |
| ch-YUG w | 2002 | 84 | 40.5 | 2,180 |
| chT-YUG w | 2001 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-YUG sf w | 1999 | 21 | 15 | 2,270 |
| ch-YUG 42 w | 1989 | 15 | 7 | 2,159 |
| chT-SCG w | 2004 | 15 | 7 | 2,170 |
| ch-YUG 34 w | 1981 | 15 | 7 | 2,073 |
| ch-YUG 38 w | 1985 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marija Petrovic (14 games) · Suzana Maksimovic (14 games) · Ljilja Drljevic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vesna Zivkovic's chess games?
545 games by Vesna Zivkovic, 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 Vesna Zivkovic has played.
What does Vesna Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Vesna Zivkovic opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vesna Zivkovic answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vesna Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Vesna Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vesna Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Vesna Zivkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Vesna Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Vesna Zivkovic is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Vesna Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 545 games by Vesna Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 181 draws, 177 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vesna Zivkovic?
545 games by Vesna Zivkovic 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.