Prepare against Viktor Ranic
North Macedonia · World #52,352 classical · FIDE ID 15002870
Our database contains 154 games by Viktor Ranic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Ranic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Ranic 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 | 1,884 | 2,003 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,988 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 2,036 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 44 | 37 | 73 | 28.6% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 81 | 19 | 18 | 44 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Ranic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Ranic's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 94.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ranic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ranic usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ranic usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ranic usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ranic usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Ranic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 81.0% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 27.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Viktor Ranic's chess games
All 154 games by Viktor Ranic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 44 wins, 37 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 8/7/16 | 25.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Bojana Bejatovic | 2,044 | 31st EU-Cup | D11 |
| Jul 2015 | Zarko Selkovski | 2,015 | 24th chT-FRM | C17 |
| Jul 2023 | Dimitar Kacakovski | 1,995 | ch-Skopje Karposh CC | A46 |
| Aug 2020 | Salim Zenuni | 1,942 | chT-FRM qual Gr B | C16 |
| Aug 2016 | Lazar Kalcovski | 1,930 | chT-FRM 25th | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,881 |
| ch-Skopje Karposh CC | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,971 |
| ch-Karposh CC | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,908 |
| 19th Skopje Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,929 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,856 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Ranic's chess games?
154 games by Viktor Ranic, from Sep 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 Viktor Ranic has played.
What does Viktor Ranic play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Viktor Ranic opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Ranic answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Viktor Ranic play as White?
As White, Viktor Ranic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Ranic play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Ranic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Viktor Ranic's FIDE rating?
Viktor Ranic is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Viktor Ranic played?
Our database contains 154 games by Viktor Ranic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 37 draws, 73 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Ranic?
154 games by Viktor Ranic 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.