Prepare against Dragoljub Mikavica
CHE · World #31,055 classical · FIDE ID 1308726
Our database contains 54 games by Dragoljub Mikavica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragoljub Mikavica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragoljub Mikavica 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 | 1,979 | 2,083 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 2,083 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 2,083 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 6 | 29 | 35.2% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragoljub Mikavica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragoljub Mikavica's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 37.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 34.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Dragoljub Mikavica's chess games
All 54 games by Dragoljub Mikavica 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Michael Hochstrasser | 2,305 | Winterthur Open 1st | E87 |
| Mar 2009 | Franc Gazvoda | 2,065 | 10th ch-EU | D20 |
| Mar 2009 | Dalia Kanceljak | 1,917 | 10th ch-EU | C23 |
| Jul 2025 | Eliza Tereshchenko | 1,874 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | A07 |
| Jul 2025 | Zhanting K. Ye | 1,857 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,027 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,790 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,885 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,669 |
| Winterthur Open 1st | 2001 | 4 | 3 | 2,500 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 27th Zuerich Open B | 2003 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragoljub Mikavica's chess games?
54 games by Dragoljub Mikavica, 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 Dragoljub Mikavica has played.
What does Dragoljub Mikavica play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Dragoljub Mikavica opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragoljub Mikavica answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Dragoljub Mikavica play as White?
As White, Dragoljub Mikavica's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragoljub Mikavica play as Black?
As Black, Dragoljub Mikavica most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Dragoljub Mikavica's FIDE rating?
Dragoljub Mikavica is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Dragoljub Mikavica played?
Our database contains 54 games by Dragoljub Mikavica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragoljub Mikavica?
54 games by Dragoljub Mikavica 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.