Prepare against Vladica Simic
Serbia · World #36,890 classical · FIDE ID 936014
When preparing against Vladica Simic, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 67 games by Vladica Simic, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vladica Simic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladica Simic 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 | 1,950 | 2,120 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,010 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 18 | 18 | 31 | 26.9% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 19.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2022): 173 rated games against 142 different opponents, across 21 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 155 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 31.6% | 2,082 | 2,031 | 12 |
| Rapid | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% | 1,911 | 1,955 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 86 | 12 | 27 | 47 | 14.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 59 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 49.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1,992 | 1,992 |
| 2021 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 1,960 | 1,944 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,163 | 2,163 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1,825 | 1,825 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2,117 | 1,817 |
| 2016 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2,027 | 1,984 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1,940 | 2,090 |
| 2014 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2,143 | 2,223 |
| 2013 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2,105 | 2,025 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2,140 | 1,820 |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2,047 | 2,247 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,144 | 2,064 |
| 2009 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 2,241 | 2,161 |
| 2008 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2,081 | 2,281 |
| 2007 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 2,165 | 2,005 |
Where Vladica Simic has played
Serbia (19) · Croatia (1) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladica Simic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladica Simic's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 47.2% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 25.0% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 25.0% | 38.9% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Simic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Simic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Simic usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Simic usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Simic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Simic usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Vladica Simic's chess games
All 67 games by Vladica Simic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Dusan Lekic | 2,390 | 10th ch-EU | B53 |
| Mar 2009 | Zeljko Susak | 2,229 | 10th ch-EU | E17 |
| Feb 2013 | Goran Bura | 2,209 | ch-SRB Central Open | B50 |
| Oct 2008 | Nebojsa Grujic | 2,201 | chT3-SRB East | D02 |
| Sep 2010 | Milorad Radulovic | 2,194 | chT3-SRB East | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-SRB East | 2015 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,171 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-SRB Central Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,999 |
| chT3-SRB East CS | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,892 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
| 6th Split Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2,066 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladica Simic's chess games?
67 games by Vladica Simic, from Jan 2005 to Oct 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 Vladica Simic has played.
What does Vladica Simic play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Vladica Simic opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladica Simic answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Vladica Simic play as White?
As White, Vladica Simic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladica Simic play as Black?
As Black, Vladica Simic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Vladica Simic's FIDE rating?
Vladica Simic is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vladica Simic played?
Our database contains 67 games by Vladica Simic, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladica Simic?
67 games by Vladica Simic 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.