Branko Damljanovic vs Ivan Ivanisevic
GM Branko Damljanovic (2362) · GM Ivan Ivanisevic (2517)
Branko Damljanovic and Ivan Ivanisevic have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in May 2025. Damljanovic leads 5 wins to 17 - trailing overall, with 23 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Ivanisevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damljanovic with White | 25 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
| Ivanisevic with White | 20 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Ivanisevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 40 | 4 | 22 | 14 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Ivanisevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 45 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 11th Gligoric Cup |
| Sep 2022 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-SRB Premier |
| Dec 2020 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-SRB 14th |
| Apr 2019 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-SRB 13th |
| Dec 2018 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | ch-EU blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chT-MNT |
| Mar 2017 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-SRB 11th |
| Aug 2016 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-MNT |
| Apr 2016 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | MNT CupT |
| Jan 2016 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Smederevska Palanka Shocha Memorial |
| Dec 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open |
| Sep 2014 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-MNT |
| Apr 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | Skopje Karposh Open |
| Sep 2012 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-SRB |
| May 2012 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-SRB |
| Mar 2012 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 13th EU-ch |
| Dec 2011 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Podgorica Balkan GP final 3rd |
| Mar 2011 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-SRB |
| Oct 2009 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Boskovic Memorial |
| Oct 2009 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Boskovic Memorial |
| Apr 2009 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-SRB |
| Aug 2008 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-MNT |
| Mar 2008 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-SRB |
| Jun 2007 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Valjevo |
| Mar 2007 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-SRB |
| Sep 2006 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 14th Boris Kostic Memorial |
| Sep 2006 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-Serbia |
| Apr 2005 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-SCG 1st |
| Mar 2005 | Branko Damljanovic | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Bar Sozina Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Branko Damljanovic and Ivan Ivanisevic?
In 45 recorded games, Branko Damljanovic has 5 wins, Ivan Ivanisevic has 17 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.
How many times have Branko Damljanovic and Ivan Ivanisevic played each other?
Our database records 45 games between them, from Jan 1997 to May 2025.
What openings do Branko Damljanovic and Ivan Ivanisevic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.