Prepare against Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic
IM · Serbia · World #30,549 classical · FIDE ID 902896
When preparing against Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (22% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,059 games by Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic 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 | 1,982 | 2,319 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,259 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,108 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,059 | 394 | 315 | 349 | 37.2% |
| As White | 524 | 203 | 170 | 150 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 535 | 191 | 145 | 199 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic's side.
First moves as White (524 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 211 | 40.3% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 186 | 35.5% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 58 | 11.1% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 7.3% | 53.9% |
| b3 | 26 | 5.0% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ljubisavljevic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ljubisavljevic usually continues c3 (54.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ljubisavljevic usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ljubisavljevic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ljubisavljevic usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Ljubisavljevic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 22.4% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 54 | 20.8% | 31.5% |
| c6 | 46 | 17.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 42 | 16.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 6.9% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 12 | 4.6% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 57.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 48 | 27.9% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 8.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic's chess games
All 1,059 games by Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic 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: 394 wins, 315 draws, 349 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 79 | 28/26/25 | 35.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 32 | 18/5/9 | 56.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 16/2/8 | 61.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 1/11/2 | 7.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 33/9/14 | 58.9% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 26/4/15 | 57.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Mihai Suba | 2,520 | Calvia Seniors Open | D00 |
| Oct 2009 | Eric Prie | 2,493 | Corsica Masters Open 13th | A45 |
| Jan 1978 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,490 | Smederevska Palanka | A00 |
| Jun 1979 | Ivan Radulov | 2,485 | Smederevska Palanka | B57 |
| Jan 1984 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,475 | Smederevska Palanka | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smederevska Palanka | 1984 | 38 | 15 | 2,360 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-YUG | 1992 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| Turin | 2010 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,259 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2007 | 16 | 6 | 2,148 |
| Catania Open | 1995 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic's chess games?
1,059 games by Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic, 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 Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic has played.
What does Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic play on the first move as White?
Across 524 games with White in our database, Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic answers 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic play as White?
As White, Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (79 games, 35.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 524 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic play as Black?
As Black, Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic most often plays: Modern Defense (56 games, 58.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 57.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 535 games.
What is Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic's FIDE rating?
Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic played?
Our database contains 1,059 games by Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 394 wins, 315 draws, 349 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic?
1,059 games by Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic 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.