Prepare against Elie Milikow
IM · Israel · World #1,879 classical · FIDE ID 371281868
When preparing against Elie Milikow, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 299 games by Elie Milikow, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elie Milikow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elie Milikow 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 | 2,390 | 2,433 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,335 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,411 | 2,411 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 115 | 95 | 89 | 38.5% |
| As White | 149 | 64 | 51 | 34 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 150 | 51 | 44 | 55 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elie Milikow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elie Milikow's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 96.0% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Milikow usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Milikow usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Milikow usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Milikow usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Milikow usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Milikow usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 98.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 97.9% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Elie Milikow's chess games
All 299 games by Elie Milikow in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 115 wins, 95 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/9/0 | 35.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Ariel Erenberg | 2,512 | Dov Porat Rapid A | C90 |
| Jun 2022 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,469 | 274th Novi Sad TS GM Mix | C60 |
| Jun 2022 | Novak Cabarkapa | 2,466 | 274th Novi Sad TS GM Mix | A28 |
| Oct 2025 | Daniyal Sapenov | 2,445 | World Youth Open U18 2025 | A04 |
| Sep 2021 | Johnatan Bakalchuk | 2,438 | Dov Porat Rapid A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,957 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2024 | 14 | 10 | 2,477 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,294 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,183 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elie Milikow's chess games?
299 games by Elie Milikow, from Oct 2015 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 Elie Milikow has played.
What does Elie Milikow play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Elie Milikow opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.h3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elie Milikow answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Elie Milikow play as White?
As White, Elie Milikow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elie Milikow play as Black?
As Black, Elie Milikow most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Elie Milikow's FIDE rating?
Elie Milikow is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,411 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Elie Milikow played?
Our database contains 299 games by Elie Milikow, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 95 draws, 89 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elie Milikow?
299 games by Elie Milikow 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.