Prepare against Zoran Novoselski
IM · Serbia · World #7,737 classical · FIDE ID 901970
Our database contains 841 games by Zoran Novoselski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Novoselski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Novoselski 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 | 2,210 | 2,432 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,467 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,420 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 841 | 315 | 250 | 276 | 37.5% |
| As White | 425 | 160 | 132 | 133 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 416 | 155 | 118 | 143 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Novoselski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Novoselski's side.
First moves as White (425 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 251 | 59.1% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 94 | 22.1% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 10.1% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.2% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 12 | 2.8% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.6% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Novoselski usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Novoselski usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Novoselski usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Novoselski usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Novoselski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Novoselski usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 39.8% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 73 | 37.2% | 56.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 8.2% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.6% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 33.3% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 36 | 30.0% | 59.7% |
| g6 | 22 | 18.3% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 11.7% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Zoran Novoselski's chess games
All 841 games by Zoran Novoselski 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: 315 wins, 250 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/9/13 | 51.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 33 | 17/5/11 | 51.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,588 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | B51 |
| Aug 2011 | Dusan Popovic | 2,569 | chT-SRB | B45 |
| Jan 1985 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,560 | Boeblingen Open | A52 |
| Sep 2008 | Milos M Pavlovic | 2,537 | chT-SRB | A96 |
| Jan 1992 | Adrian Mikhalchishin | 2,515 | chT-YUG | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 85 | 38 | 2,217 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 64 | 36 | 2,378 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 39 | 21 | 2,409 |
| chT-SRB | 2015 | 38 | 16.5 | 2,339 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,338 |
| Kragujevac | 1985 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,292 |
| Kladovo | 1980 | 15 | 8 | 2,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Novoselski's chess games?
841 games by Zoran Novoselski, 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 Zoran Novoselski has played.
What does Zoran Novoselski play on the first move as White?
Across 425 games with White in our database, Zoran Novoselski opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Novoselski answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Zoran Novoselski play as White?
As White, Zoran Novoselski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 425 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Novoselski play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Novoselski most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Zoran Novoselski's FIDE rating?
Zoran Novoselski is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (May 2010).
How many games has Zoran Novoselski played?
Our database contains 841 games by Zoran Novoselski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 250 draws, 276 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Novoselski?
841 games by Zoran Novoselski 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.