Prepare against Branimir Kostic
FM · Serbia · World #13,730 classical · FIDE ID 904155
Our database contains 173 games by Branimir Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branimir Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branimir 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 | 2,119 | 2,306 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,224 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,165 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 51 | 58 | 64 | 29.5% |
| As White | 87 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 19 | 31 | 36 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branimir Kostic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branimir Kostic's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 96.6% | 53.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kostic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 33.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 48.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Branimir Kostic's chess games
All 173 games by Branimir Kostic 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: 51 wins, 58 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Zeljko Pavicic | 2,445 | 38th chT-YUG | D20 |
| May 1993 | Goran A Kosanovic | 2,405 | 36th YUG-Cup | A26 |
| Jan 1993 | Krasoje Notaros | 2,355 | chT-YUG | A42 |
| Jan 1995 | Bojan Knezevic | 2,340 | chT-YUG | E32 |
| Oct 2008 | Danko Bokan | 2,323 | chT-Vojvodina | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2014 | 33 | 19 | 2,295 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2011 | 13 | 4 | 2,115 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,124 |
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,075 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| Vojvodina Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| chT-YUG | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branimir Kostic's chess games?
173 games by Branimir Kostic, 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 Branimir Kostic has played.
What does Branimir Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Branimir Kostic opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branimir Kostic answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Branimir Kostic play as White?
As White, Branimir Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branimir Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Branimir Kostic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Branimir Kostic's FIDE rating?
Branimir Kostic is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Branimir Kostic played?
Our database contains 173 games by Branimir Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 58 draws, 64 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branimir Kostic?
173 games by Branimir 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.