Prepare against Vladimir Raicevic
GM · Serbia · World #9,468 classical · FIDE ID 900605
Our database contains 989 games by Vladimir Raicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Raicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Raicevic 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 | 2,178 | 2,461 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,381 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 989 | 307 | 396 | 286 | 31.0% |
| As White | 498 | 173 | 199 | 126 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 491 | 134 | 197 | 160 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Raicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Raicevic's side.
First moves as White (498 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 334 | 67.1% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 126 | 25.3% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 3.8% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 3.2% | 31.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 53.2% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues Nc3 (42.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 186 | 82.3% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 21 | 9.3% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 6.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 80 | 50.6% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 57 | 36.1% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Raicevic's chess games
All 989 games by Vladimir Raicevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 307 wins, 396 draws, 286 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 13/24/11 | 27.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 34 | 13/11/10 | 38.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 14/14/5 | 42.4% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 64 | 12/26/26 | 18.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 23/25/12 | 38.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 13/11/14 | 34.2% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 27 | 6/12/9 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Kacper Piorun | 2,599 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Oct 1977 | Miguel A. Quinteros | 2,555 | Bar | A55 |
| Jan 1986 | Mihai Suba | 2,545 | Moscow | E24 |
| Mar 1981 | Borislav Ivkov | 2,540 | ch-YUG36 Final | D52 |
| Jan 1989 | Nikolai V Krogius | 2,540 | Genova | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 54 | 26.5 | 2,432 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 52 | 24.5 | 2,218 |
| Vrnjacka Banja | 1989 | 29 | 16 | 2,460 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 26 | 14 | 2,409 |
| ch-YUG36 Final | 1981 | 19 | 7 | 2,370 |
| ch-YUG33 | 1978 | 17 | 7 | 2,421 |
| ch-YUG 31 | 1976 | 17 | 10 | 2,501 |
| IBM | 1975 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dusan Rajkovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Raicevic's chess games?
989 games by Vladimir Raicevic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vladimir Raicevic has played.
What does Vladimir Raicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 498 games with White in our database, Vladimir Raicevic opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Raicevic answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Raicevic play as White?
As White, Vladimir Raicevic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 27.1% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 51.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (34 games, 38.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 498 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Raicevic play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Raicevic most often plays: Indian Defense (64 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (60 games, 38.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (38 games, 34.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 491 games.
What is Vladimir Raicevic's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Raicevic is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Vladimir Raicevic played?
Our database contains 989 games by Vladimir Raicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 396 draws, 286 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Raicevic?
989 games by Vladimir Raicevic 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.