Prepare against Mihajlo Lj Ilic
Serbia · World #47,402 classical · FIDE ID 9202980
When preparing against Mihajlo Lj Ilic, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Mihajlo Lj Ilic, covering Sep 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mihajlo Lj Ilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihajlo Lj Ilic 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 | 1,904 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,998 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 13 | 26 | 26.4% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 770 rated games against 554 different opponents, across 89 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 150 | 61 | 30 | 59 | 40.7% | 1,799 | 1,784 | 6 |
| Rapid | 392 | 185 | 57 | 150 | 47.2% | 1,803 | 1,811 | 20 |
| Blitz | 206 | 74 | 23 | 109 | 35.9% | 1,838 | 1,765 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 432 | 114 | 65 | 253 | 26.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 258 | 162 | 41 | 55 | 62.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 71 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 177 | 78 | 27 | 72 | 1,897 | 1,906 |
| 2025 | 218 | 93 | 36 | 89 | 1,866 | 1,864 |
| 2024 | 112 | 58 | 12 | 42 | 1,778 | 1,821 |
| 2023 | 117 | 56 | 19 | 42 | 1,691 | 1,669 |
| 2022 | 89 | 25 | 13 | 51 | 1,750 | 1,621 |
| 2021 | 39 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 1,815 | 1,691 |
| 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1,701 | 1,381 |
| 2019 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,255 | 1,015 |
Where Mihajlo Lj Ilic has played
Serbia (81) · Bosnia & Herzegovina (4) · Russia (2) · Croatia (1) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihajlo Lj Ilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihajlo Lj Ilic's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Ilic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Mihajlo Lj Ilic's chess games
All 53 games by Mihajlo Lj Ilic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Luka Kuntelia | 2,049 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U15 | B57 |
| Apr 2026 | David Jovanovic | 1,927 | 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U20 | B01 |
| Oct 2023 | Mile Lalic | 1,828 | chT-Belgrade Premier | D00 |
| May 2026 | Lika Chkhartishvili | 1,822 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U15 | C58 |
| Jul 2026 | Predrag Crnkovic | 1,731 | ????RADNICKICHESS FM Round Robin July 2026 Belgrade 23.07.-31.07.2026. | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Belgrade Trophy | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,511 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,787 |
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U15 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,907 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,168 |
| ????RADNICKICHESS FM Round Robin July 2026 Belgrade 23.07.-31.07.2026. | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U20 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,966 |
| Radnickichess IM Round Robin July 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,975 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihajlo Lj Ilic's chess games?
53 games by Mihajlo Lj Ilic, from Sep 2019 to Oct 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 Mihajlo Lj Ilic has played.
What does Mihajlo Lj Ilic play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mihajlo Lj Ilic opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihajlo Lj Ilic answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mihajlo Lj Ilic play as White?
As White, Mihajlo Lj Ilic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihajlo Lj Ilic play as Black?
As Black, Mihajlo Lj Ilic most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mihajlo Lj Ilic's FIDE rating?
Mihajlo Lj Ilic is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mihajlo Lj Ilic played?
Our database contains 53 games by Mihajlo Lj Ilic, covering Sep 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihajlo Lj Ilic?
53 games by Mihajlo Lj Ilic 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.