Prepare against Zeljko Djukic
IM · Serbia · World #8,810 classical · FIDE ID 900737
Our database contains 279 games by Zeljko Djukic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Djukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Djukic 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 | 2,189 | 2,428 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,382 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,397 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 88 | 138 | 53 | 31.5% |
| As White | 138 | 44 | 73 | 21 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 141 | 44 | 65 | 32 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Djukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Djukic's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 89.9% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.2% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Djukic usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Djukic usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Djukic usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Djukic usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Djukic usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Djukic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 49.1% | 59.3% |
| d6 | 24 | 43.6% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 37.0% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 29.6% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 20.4% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Zeljko Djukic's chess games
All 279 games by Zeljko Djukic 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: 88 wins, 138 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,541 | — | A46 |
| May 2012 | Dragan Kosic | 2,528 | Nis | C01 |
| May 2012 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,512 | Nis | A09 |
| Mar 2005 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,478 | Bar Sozina Open | A42 |
| Aug 2007 | Stefan Djuric | 2,472 | 1st chT-SRB | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB Central | 2014 | 33 | 13 | 2,295 |
| Nis Open | 2019 | 33 | 23 | 2,327 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 32 | 16 | 2,289 |
| 1st chT-SRB | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,346 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
| Niska Banja | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,349 |
| Nis | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Djukic's chess games?
279 games by Zeljko Djukic, 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 Zeljko Djukic has played.
What does Zeljko Djukic play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Zeljko Djukic opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Djukic answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Djukic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Djukic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Djukic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Djukic most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Zeljko Djukic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Djukic is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zeljko Djukic played?
Our database contains 279 games by Zeljko Djukic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 138 draws, 53 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Djukic?
279 games by Zeljko Djukic 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.