Prepare against Filip Kostic
IM · Serbia · World #13,634 classical · FIDE ID 919187
Our database contains 118 games by Filip Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Filip Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Kostic 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 | 2,120 | 2,308 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,176 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,168 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 25 | 47 | 46 | 21.2% |
| As White | 62 | 12 | 31 | 19 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 13 | 16 | 27 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Kostic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Kostic's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 62.9% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 19.4% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 12.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 34.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Filip Kostic's chess games
All 118 games by Filip Kostic 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: 25 wins, 47 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Radivoje Vukic | 2,343 | chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | D10 |
| Nov 2008 | Grigory Morozov | 2,337 | Moscow Pripis Memorial | A53 |
| Feb 2002 | Silas Lund | 2,333 | Budapest FS02 IM | A61 |
| Jan 1995 | Gavrilo Rajevic | 2,280 | chT2-YUG | B21 |
| Dec 2008 | Anastasia Savina | 2,268 | Moscow Sirotin Memorial | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,281 |
| Moscow Pripis Memorial | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,209 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| Moscow Sirotin Memorial | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
| Mozhaisk | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,323 |
| Moscow IM1 | 1996 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
| 02A Novi Sad Hotel Sajam Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Kostic's chess games?
118 games by Filip Kostic, 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 Filip Kostic has played.
What does Filip Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Filip Kostic opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Kostic answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Filip Kostic play as White?
As White, Filip Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Filip Kostic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Filip Kostic's FIDE rating?
Filip Kostic is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Filip Kostic played?
Our database contains 118 games by Filip Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 47 draws, 46 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Kostic?
118 games by Filip Kostic 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.