Prepare against Dragan M Ilic
IM · Serbia · World #4,516 classical · FIDE ID 901091
Our database contains 374 games by Dragan M Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan M Ilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan M Ilic 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 | 2,287 | 2,388 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,371 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,363 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 104 | 190 | 80 | 27.8% |
| As White | 184 | 62 | 89 | 33 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 190 | 42 | 101 | 47 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan M Ilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan M Ilic's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 99.5% | 57.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ilic usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ilic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 91 | 90.1% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 62.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 22.6% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
Dragan M Ilic's chess games
All 374 games by Dragan M Ilic 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: 104 wins, 190 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 8/16/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/13/2 | 31.8% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 4/17/8 | 13.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| E65 | English Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Dragan Barlov | 2,495 | chT-YUG FL | A68 |
| Jan 1987 | Olivier Renet | 2,455 | Vrnjacka Banja | E48 |
| Jan 1987 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,450 | Vrnjacka Banja | D13 |
| Sep 2015 | Zoran Arsovic | 2,421 | chT-SRB 1st League | E94 |
| May 2011 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,419 | SRB-Cup | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 39 | 18.5 | 2,228 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2016 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,391 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1990 | 24 | 12 | 2,385 |
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 24 | 16 | 2,385 |
| Dortmund Open | 1989 | 22 | 15 | 2,524 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2022 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,270 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2013 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,431 |
| Vrnjacka Banja | 1987 | 15 | 6 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan M Ilic's chess games?
374 games by Dragan M Ilic, 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 Dragan M Ilic has played.
What does Dragan M Ilic play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Dragan M Ilic opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan M Ilic answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Dragan M Ilic play as White?
As White, Dragan M Ilic's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan M Ilic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan M Ilic most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 13.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Dragan M Ilic's FIDE rating?
Dragan M Ilic is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Dragan M Ilic played?
Our database contains 374 games by Dragan M Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 190 draws, 80 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan M Ilic?
374 games by Dragan M Ilic 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.