Prepare against Ivan Minic
Serbia · World #23,568 classical · FIDE ID 923451
Our database contains 41 games by Ivan Minic, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Minic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Minic 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 | 2,028 | 2,148 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,120 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,128 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 31.7% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Minic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Minic's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Minic usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Minic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Minic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Minic's chess games
All 41 games by Ivan Minic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 18 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Dejan Zivkovic | 2,304 | chT-SRB Cup | D04 |
| Oct 2008 | Slavisa Milenkovic | 2,173 | chT2-SRB East | A46 |
| Sep 2011 | Dragan Manic | 2,106 | chT3-SRB South CS | B91 |
| Sep 2009 | Nebojsa Lepojevic | 2,065 | chT2-SRB East | D03 |
| Sep 2010 | Mirko Vucetic | 2,051 | chT3-SRB South | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2009 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,182 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| chT3-SRB South | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,991 |
| chT3-SRB South CS | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,005 |
| chT-SCG Central | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Minic's chess games?
41 games by Ivan Minic, from Jan 2006 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 Ivan Minic has played.
What does Ivan Minic play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ivan Minic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Minic answers 1...c5 (86% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ivan Minic play as White?
As White, Ivan Minic's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Minic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Minic most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ivan Minic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Minic is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Ivan Minic played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ivan Minic, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 18 draws, 10 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Minic?
41 games by Ivan Minic 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.