Prepare against Milan Kosovac
Serbia · World #66,476 classical · FIDE ID 928895
When preparing against Milan Kosovac, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 121 games by Milan Kosovac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Kosovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Kosovac 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 | 1,833 | 2,075 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 39 | 18 | 64 | 32.2% |
| As White | 62 | 25 | 9 | 28 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 9 | 36 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Kosovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Kosovac's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 67.7% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kosovac usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kosovac usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Kosovac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kosovac usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kosovac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kosovac usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 45.2% | 32.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 15.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 14.3% |
Milan Kosovac's chess games
All 121 games by Milan Kosovac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Slobodan Scepanovic | 2,369 | Belgrade Winter Open | A40 |
| Mar 2003 | Marija Petrovic | 2,213 | Belgrade Spring Open | B09 |
| Jan 2006 | Dejan Carnic | 2,185 | Belgrade Winter Open | D04 |
| Mar 2003 | Ljubomir Vukovic | 1,992 | Belgrade Spring Open | A00 |
| Mar 2009 | Slobodanka Masovic | 1,968 | Belgrade Spring Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2011 | 49 | 24.5 | 2,019 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 20 | 10 | 2,168 |
| Belgrade Ada Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| 32nd Belgrade Trophy | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,739 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,809 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,979 |
| 16th Belgrade Cup | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Kosovac's chess games?
121 games by Milan Kosovac, from Apr 2003 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 Kosovac has played.
What does Milan Kosovac play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Milan Kosovac opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Kosovac answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Milan Kosovac play as White?
As White, Milan Kosovac's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Kosovac play as Black?
As Black, Milan Kosovac most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Milan Kosovac's FIDE rating?
Milan Kosovac is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Milan Kosovac played?
Our database contains 121 games by Milan Kosovac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 64 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Kosovac?
121 games by Milan Kosovac 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.