Prepare against Aleksandar Kostic
Serbia · World #35,930 classical · FIDE ID 914215
Our database contains 38 games by Aleksandar Kostic, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Kostic 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 | 1,954 | 1,989 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,969 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10.5% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Aleksandar Kostic's chess games
All 38 games by Aleksandar Kostic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 4 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Zivan Susulic | 2,120 | chT3-SRB South | B07 |
| Sep 2012 | Bozidar Lazovic | 1,810 | chT2-SRB East CS | A07 |
| Sep 2012 | Vule Velikic | 1,807 | chT2-SRB East CS | D35 |
| Oct 2013 | Petar R Petrovic | 1,709 | chT2-SRB East | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2015 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| chT3-SRB South | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Central Serbia U20 | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,833 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,006 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,613 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,847 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,097 |
| 14th SCG Festival U16 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Kostic's chess games?
38 games by Aleksandar Kostic, from Jan 2009 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 Aleksandar Kostic has played.
What does Aleksandar Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Kostic opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Kostic answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Kostic play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Kostic most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Aleksandar Kostic's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Kostic is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (May 2013).
How many games has Aleksandar Kostic played?
Our database contains 38 games by Aleksandar Kostic, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (10.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Kostic?
38 games by Aleksandar Kostic 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.