Prepare against Dragan Kosic
GM · Montenegro · World #3,383 classical · FIDE ID 900290
Our database contains 3,351 games by Dragan Kosic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Kosic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Kosic 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 | 2,323 | 2,538 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,465 | 2,522 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,504 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,351 | 1,022 | 1,944 | 383 | 30.5% |
| As White | 1,660 | 637 | 875 | 147 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 1,691 | 385 | 1,069 | 236 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Kosic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Kosic's side.
First moves as White (1,660 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,434 | 86.4% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 142 | 8.6% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 61 | 3.7% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 1.0% | 55.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kosic usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kosic usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kosic usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kosic usually continues g3 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kosic usually continues g3 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kosic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (788 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 671 | 85.2% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 85 | 10.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 1.4% | 54.5% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 0.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (596 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 229 | 38.4% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 189 | 31.7% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 177 | 29.7% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Dragan Kosic's chess games
All 3,351 games by Dragan Kosic 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: 1,022 wins, 1,944 draws, 383 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 392 | 158/196/38 | 40.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 198 | 71/116/11 | 35.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 97 | 39/48/10 | 40.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 90 | 33/42/14 | 36.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 87 | 46/36/5 | 52.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 86 | 30/44/12 | 34.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 32/20/7 | 54.2% |
| D02 | London System | 50 | 23/24/3 | 46.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 12/30/8 | 24.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 14/28/4 | 30.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 206 | 46/127/33 | 22.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 165 | 29/116/20 | 17.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 153 | 39/91/23 | 25.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 114 | 19/78/17 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 111 | 21/66/24 | 18.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 110 | 21/80/9 | 19.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 76 | 11/48/17 | 14.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 73 | 15/49/9 | 20.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 72 | 19/40/13 | 26.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 60 | 15/43/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,706 | chT-HUN 1112 | E31 |
| Mar 2012 | Csaba Balogh | 2,662 | chT-HUN 1112 | E14 |
| Aug 2007 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,652 | 1st chT-SRB | A46 |
| Jun 2004 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,627 | chT-BIH | A40 |
| Oct 2007 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,608 | 16th chT-EU | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 113 | 75 | 2,489 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 109 | 66 | 2,529 |
| ch-YUG | 1999 | 79 | 48.5 | 2,565 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2020 | 70 | 39.5 | 2,467 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2023 | 69 | 36 | 2,441 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2022 | 69 | 41.5 | 2,497 |
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 61 | 34 | 2,523 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2019 | 55 | 31.5 | 2,476 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zlatko Ilincic (60 games) · Branko Damljanovic (36 games) · Milan Drasko (32 games) · Nikola Djukic (30 games) · Dragisa Blagojevic (30 games) · Dejan Pikula (24 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (22 games) · Nikola Sedlak (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Kosic's chess games?
3,351 games by Dragan Kosic, 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 Dragan Kosic has played.
What does Dragan Kosic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,660 games with White in our database, Dragan Kosic opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Kosic answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Dragan Kosic play as White?
As White, Dragan Kosic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (392 games, 40.3% win rate); Slav Defense (198 games, 35.9% win rate); Torre Attack (97 games, 40.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,660 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Kosic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Kosic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (206 games, 22.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (165 games, 17.6% win rate); French Defense (153 games, 25.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,691 games.
What is Dragan Kosic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Kosic is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,465 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,538 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Dragan Kosic played?
Our database contains 3,351 games by Dragan Kosic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,022 wins, 1,944 draws, 383 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Kosic?
3,351 games by Dragan Kosic 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.