Prepare against Milan Grcic
Australia · World #91,270 classical · FIDE ID 3207919
When preparing against Milan Grcic, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 190 games by Milan Grcic, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Grcic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Grcic 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 | 1,755 | 2,014 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,820 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,964 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 77 | 42 | 71 | 40.5% |
| As White | 100 | 41 | 28 | 31 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 36 | 14 | 40 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Grcic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Grcic's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 46.0% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 24 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 22.0% | 61.4% |
| f4 | 5 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grcic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Grcic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Grcic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Grcic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Grcic usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Grcic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 42.2% | 63.2% |
| Nc6 | 14 | 31.1% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Milan Grcic's chess games
All 190 games by Milan Grcic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 77 wins, 42 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alan D Goldsmith | 2,285 | Capitol Territory-South Match | B30 |
| Aug 2003 | Andrey Bliznyuk | 2,238 | ch-ACT tt | A12 |
| Jan 2003 | Haris Muljadi | 2,201 | Australian Open | D05 |
| Jan 2001 | David Lovejoy | 2,174 | Australian Open | C44 |
| Aug 2000 | Tristan Reeves | 2,090 | ACT-ch Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT | 2004 | 42 | 20 | 1,592 |
| Australian Open | 2007 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,083 |
| Canberra ANU Open | 2009 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-ACT tt | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2000 | 10 | 5 | – |
| ACT-ch Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-ACT Tuggeranong Vikings | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 1,740 |
| Belconnen Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Grcic's chess games?
190 games by Milan Grcic, from Jan 2007 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 Milan Grcic has played.
What does Milan Grcic play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Milan Grcic opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Grcic answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Milan Grcic play as White?
As White, Milan Grcic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Torre Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Grcic play as Black?
As Black, Milan Grcic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Milan Grcic's FIDE rating?
Milan Grcic is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Milan Grcic played?
Our database contains 190 games by Milan Grcic, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 42 draws, 71 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Grcic?
190 games by Milan Grcic 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.