Prepare against Vladan Desnica
FM · Serbia · World #4,783 classical · FIDE ID 914029
When preparing against Vladan Desnica, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Vladan Desnica, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladan Desnica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladan Desnica 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 | 2,279 | 2,323 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,316 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,286 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 106 | 80 | 74 | 40.8% |
| As White | 126 | 54 | 42 | 30 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 134 | 52 | 38 | 44 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladan Desnica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladan Desnica's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 60.3% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 20 | 15.9% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.7% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 9 | 7.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.1% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Desnica usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Desnica usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Desnica usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Desnica usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Desnica usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Desnica usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 68.9% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 24.6% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 67.3% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 28.6% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Vladan Desnica's chess games
All 260 games by Vladan Desnica in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 106 wins, 80 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,365 | chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | A00 |
| Jun 2018 | Tsvetan Stoyanov | 2,363 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | E21 |
| Nov 2025 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue | E24 |
| Jul 2015 | Luc Bergez | 2,341 | 6th ch-Vojvodina | A57 |
| Nov 2016 | Goran Vujadinovic | 2,338 | chT-Vojvodina | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 43 | 20 | 2,203 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 30 | 16 | 2,283 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 19 | 11 | 2,278 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,288 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,181 |
| 14th Senta Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,200 |
| 17th Senta Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladan Desnica's chess games?
260 games by Vladan Desnica, from Oct 2007 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 Vladan Desnica has played.
What does Vladan Desnica play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Vladan Desnica opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladan Desnica answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vladan Desnica play as White?
As White, Vladan Desnica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladan Desnica play as Black?
As Black, Vladan Desnica most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Vladan Desnica's FIDE rating?
Vladan Desnica is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Vladan Desnica played?
Our database contains 260 games by Vladan Desnica, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 80 draws, 74 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladan Desnica?
260 games by Vladan Desnica 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.