Prepare against Milan Kandic
FM · Serbia · World #24,462 classical · FIDE ID 926752
When preparing against Milan Kandic, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 25.4% over 63 games.
Our database contains 410 games by Milan Kandic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Kandic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Kandic 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 | 2,022 | 2,263 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,032 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,133 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 154 | 103 | 153 | 37.6% |
| As White | 200 | 85 | 45 | 70 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 210 | 69 | 58 | 83 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Kandic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Kandic's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 82.0% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 25 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.0% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kandic usually continues Nf3 (40.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kandic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kandic usually continues d4 (76.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kandic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kandic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kandic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 64 | 68.1% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 18.1% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 10.6% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 50 | 69.4% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Milan Kandic's chess games
All 410 games by Milan Kandic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 154 wins, 103 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 35 | 10/7/18 | 28.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 63 | 16/16/31 | 25.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Jovanka Houska | 2,414 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B08 |
| Jan 2012 | Husein Aziz Nezad | 2,402 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B12 |
| Oct 2002 | Thomas Haensel | 2,324 | Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | B87 |
| Jan 2015 | John Watson | 2,319 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | C19 |
| Jan 2019 | Josefine Heinemann | 2,304 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OWL | 1995 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,290 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,078 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,093 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,347 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,009 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Kandic's chess games?
410 games by Milan Kandic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kandic has played.
What does Milan Kandic play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Milan Kandic opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Kandic answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Milan Kandic play as White?
As White, Milan Kandic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Kandic play as Black?
As Black, Milan Kandic most often plays: Philidor (63 games, 25.4% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Milan Kandic's FIDE rating?
Milan Kandic is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Milan Kandic played?
Our database contains 410 games by Milan Kandic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 103 draws, 153 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Kandic?
410 games by Milan Kandic 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.