Prepare against Mihajlo Stojanovic
GM · Serbia · World #1,454 classical · FIDE ID 916366
When preparing against Mihajlo Stojanovic, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 24.4% over 78 games.
Our database contains 1,621 games by Mihajlo Stojanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihajlo Stojanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihajlo Stojanovic 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 | 2,413 | 2,601 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,430 | 2,592 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,636 | 2,638 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,621 | 658 | 764 | 199 | 40.6% |
| As White | 784 | 357 | 357 | 70 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 837 | 301 | 407 | 129 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihajlo Stojanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihajlo Stojanovic's side.
First moves as White (784 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 399 | 50.9% | 68.9% |
| Nf3 | 269 | 34.3% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 58 | 7.4% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 48 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stojanovic usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stojanovic usually continues c4 (72.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Stojanovic usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stojanovic usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Stojanovic usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Stojanovic usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 324 | 77.9% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 58 | 13.9% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 26 | 6.3% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 182 | 69.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 70 | 26.8% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.9% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Mihajlo Stojanovic's chess games
All 1,621 games by Mihajlo Stojanovic 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: 658 wins, 764 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 111 | 47/59/5 | 42.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 92 | 48/41/3 | 52.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 76 | 38/34/4 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 56 | 35/18/3 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 12/20/3 | 34.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 34 | 17/14/3 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 12/19/3 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/14/1 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 6/13/4 | 26.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 107 | 34/61/12 | 31.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 78 | 19/49/10 | 24.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 68 | 21/35/12 | 30.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 62 | 17/31/14 | 27.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 60 | 33/21/6 | 55.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 40 | 14/22/4 | 35.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 37 | 12/14/11 | 32.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 34 | 17/14/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 11/14/3 | 39.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,731 | chT-SUI | A07 |
| Aug 2008 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,671 | Niksic Rap | D13 |
| Nov 2018 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,659 | chT-NOR 1819 | D30 |
| Mar 2014 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,652 | chT-SUI | C10 |
| Apr 2017 | Christian Bauer | 2,630 | chT-SUI | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 123 | 76 | 2,573 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 82 | 47.5 | 2,528 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 48 | 27 | 2,446 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,458 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 28 | 20 | 2,630 |
| ch-YUG U20 | 1995 | 25 | 14 | 2,303 |
| Valjevo | 2007 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,433 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Branko Damljanovic (15 games) · Zoran Arsovic (12 games) · Ivan Ivanisevic (12 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (11 games) · Christian Bauer (10 games) · Dragan Kosic (10 games) · Dejan Pikula (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihajlo Stojanovic's chess games?
1,621 games by Mihajlo Stojanovic, 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 Mihajlo Stojanovic has played.
What does Mihajlo Stojanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 784 games with White in our database, Mihajlo Stojanovic opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihajlo Stojanovic answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mihajlo Stojanovic play as White?
As White, Mihajlo Stojanovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (111 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (92 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 784 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihajlo Stojanovic play as Black?
As Black, Mihajlo Stojanovic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (107 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (78 games, 24.4% win rate); French Defense (68 games, 30.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 837 games.
What is Mihajlo Stojanovic's FIDE rating?
Mihajlo Stojanovic is currently rated 2,413 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,636 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,601 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Mihajlo Stojanovic played?
Our database contains 1,621 games by Mihajlo Stojanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 658 wins, 764 draws, 199 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihajlo Stojanovic?
1,621 games by Mihajlo Stojanovic 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.