Prepare against Ismet Mustafic
Montenegro · World #24,394 classical · FIDE ID 928330
Our database contains 65 games by Ismet Mustafic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ismet Mustafic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismet Mustafic 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 | 2,022 | 2,144 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,122 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,106 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 33.8% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismet Mustafic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismet Mustafic's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mustafic usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mustafic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Mustafic usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mustafic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Ismet Mustafic's chess games
All 65 games by Ismet Mustafic 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: 22 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Stefan Mijovic | 2,354 | Bar Open | D05 |
| Sep 2016 | Antun Vih | 2,123 | chT1-MNT | D02 |
| Apr 2010 | Sulejman Smakic | 2,117 | chT-MNT | A84 |
| Sep 2016 | Diko Bubanja | 2,075 | chT1-MNT | C10 |
| Sep 2018 | Mihailo Bukvic | 2,064 | chT-MNT 1st League | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-MNT | 2017 | 18 | 7 | 2,014 |
| Bar Open | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,044 |
| Bar Sozina Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
| chT-MNT 2nd League | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
| Montenegro Team Cup | 2013 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Bar Open B | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismet Mustafic's chess games?
65 games by Ismet Mustafic, 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 Ismet Mustafic has played.
What does Ismet Mustafic play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ismet Mustafic opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismet Mustafic answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ismet Mustafic play as White?
As White, Ismet Mustafic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismet Mustafic play as Black?
As Black, Ismet Mustafic most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ismet Mustafic's FIDE rating?
Ismet Mustafic is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ismet Mustafic played?
Our database contains 65 games by Ismet Mustafic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismet Mustafic?
65 games by Ismet Mustafic 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.