Prepare against Danilo Milanovic
GM · Serbia · World #2,846 classical · FIDE ID 915483
When preparing against Danilo Milanovic, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,934 games by Danilo Milanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Danilo Milanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danilo Milanovic 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 | 2,345 | 2,564 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,553 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,433 | 2,636 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,934 | 850 | 637 | 447 | 44.0% |
| As White | 973 | 464 | 314 | 195 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 961 | 386 | 323 | 252 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danilo Milanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danilo Milanovic's side.
First moves as White (973 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 895 | 92.0% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 4.7% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 26 | 2.7% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Milanovic usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Milanovic usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Milanovic usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Milanovic usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Milanovic usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Milanovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (442 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 256 | 57.9% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 173 | 39.1% | 59.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 290 | 96.0% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Danilo Milanovic's chess games
All 1,934 games by Danilo Milanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 850 wins, 637 draws, 447 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 181 | 90/47/44 | 49.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 137 | 67/42/28 | 48.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 94 | 48/34/12 | 51.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 62 | 34/18/10 | 54.8% |
| D02 | London System | 51 | 24/19/8 | 47.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 26/15/7 | 54.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 47 | 24/9/14 | 51.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 37 | 18/12/7 | 48.6% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 18/13/5 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 246 | 88/91/67 | 35.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 170 | 68/47/55 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 71 | 36/21/14 | 50.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 62 | 23/29/10 | 37.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 60 | 22/24/14 | 36.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 45 | 18/14/13 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 16/11/14 | 39.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 41 | 18/15/8 | 43.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,689 | 9th Wch Blitz | A05 |
| Feb 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,684 | PRO League Stage | E42 |
| May 2004 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,666 | Canarias en Red Final | B30 |
| May 2026 | V Pranav | 2,657 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | B01 |
| May 2011 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,656 | 41st Sarajevo Bosna Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 54 | 31.5 | 2,511 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 49 | 36 | 2,591 |
| chT-YUG | 1998 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,383 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,482 |
| ch-SRB | 2016 | 34 | 14 | 2,438 |
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 30 | 19 | 2,553 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,518 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Ivanisevic (22 games) · Milos Perunovic (21 games) · Borko Lajthajm (15 games) · Branko Damljanovic (14 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (13 games) · Boban Bogosavljevic (13 games) · Dejan Pikula (12 games) · Miodrag R Savic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danilo Milanovic's chess games?
1,934 games by Danilo Milanovic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Danilo Milanovic has played.
What does Danilo Milanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 973 games with White in our database, Danilo Milanovic opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danilo Milanovic answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Danilo Milanovic play as White?
As White, Danilo Milanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (181 games, 49.7% win rate); Slav Defense (137 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (94 games, 51.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 973 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danilo Milanovic play as Black?
As Black, Danilo Milanovic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (246 games, 35.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (170 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 50.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 961 games.
What is Danilo Milanovic's FIDE rating?
Danilo Milanovic is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,433 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Danilo Milanovic played?
Our database contains 1,934 games by Danilo Milanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 850 wins, 637 draws, 447 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danilo Milanovic?
1,934 games by Danilo Milanovic 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.