Prepare against Daniel Milekic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #9,164 classical · FIDE ID 934160
When preparing against Daniel Milekic, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Daniel Milekic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Milekic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Milekic 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 | 2,183 | 2,336 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,280 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,288 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 68 | 101 | 69 | 28.6% |
| As White | 118 | 48 | 39 | 31 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 120 | 20 | 62 | 38 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Milekic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Milekic's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 87.3% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.9% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Milekic usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Milekic usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Milekic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Milekic usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 66.7% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 25.8% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 71.9% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
Daniel Milekic's chess games
All 238 games by Daniel Milekic 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: 68 wins, 101 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Saraci,Nderim | 2,466 | Montenegro Open 2026 | D36 |
| Aug 2012 | Ivan Sredojevic | 2,407 | chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | C67 |
| Dec 2012 | Milan Vukic | 2,398 | Novi Sad Cup | A55 |
| Oct 2011 | Vladimir Raicevic | 2,397 | Belgrade-chT Quality | D36 |
| Aug 2019 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,379 | chT-SRB | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2018 | 44 | 25 | 2,271 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2,096 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,393 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,346 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,350 |
| 2nd Banja Luka Vjestice Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Milekic's chess games?
238 games by Daniel Milekic, 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 Daniel Milekic has played.
What does Daniel Milekic play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Daniel Milekic opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Milekic answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Daniel Milekic play as White?
As White, Daniel Milekic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Milekic play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Milekic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Daniel Milekic's FIDE rating?
Daniel Milekic is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Daniel Milekic played?
Our database contains 238 games by Daniel Milekic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 101 draws, 69 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Milekic?
238 games by Daniel Milekic 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.