Prepare against Ilija Milovic
Montenegro · World #53,649 classical · FIDE ID 16504330
Our database contains 185 games by Ilija Milovic, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Milovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Milovic 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 | 1,879 | 2,162 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,125 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,967 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 59 | 39 | 87 | 31.9% |
| As White | 96 | 38 | 20 | 38 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 21 | 19 | 49 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Milovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Milovic's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 71.9% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 21 | 21.9% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Milovic usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Milovic usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Milovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 31.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Milovic usually continues f4 (14.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Milovic usually continues Be2 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Milovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 47.5% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 21 | 34.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Ilija Milovic's chess games
All 185 games by Ilija Milovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 59 wins, 39 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Alexandra Zherebtsova | 2,284 | 77th ch-MNE 2025 | E52 |
| Aug 2026 | Dmytro Perets | 2,230 | European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Open | A40 |
| Feb 2026 | Peko Djurovic | 2,216 | 78th ch-MNE | C11 |
| Feb 2024 | Milojko Kandic | 2,045 | 76th ch-MNE | D08 |
| May 2026 | Dragoljub Kovacevic | 1,980 | TCh-MNE Premier 2026 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76th ch-MNE | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| 77th ch-MNE 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,812 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,635 |
| 31. Montenegro Youth Chess Championshio 2026 | U17 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,041 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,307 |
| ch-EU Amateur 1700 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilija Milovic's chess games?
185 games by Ilija Milovic, from Jul 2016 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 Ilija Milovic has played.
What does Ilija Milovic play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Ilija Milovic opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Milovic answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ilija Milovic play as White?
As White, Ilija Milovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Milovic play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Milovic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Ilija Milovic's FIDE rating?
Ilija Milovic is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ilija Milovic played?
Our database contains 185 games by Ilija Milovic, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 39 draws, 87 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Milovic?
185 games by Ilija Milovic 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.