Prepare against Milan Minic
FM · Montenegro · World #30,699 classical · FIDE ID 933538
Our database contains 78 games by Milan Minic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milan Minic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Minic 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 | 1,981 | 2,179 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,113 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,105 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 32.1% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Minic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Minic's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 37.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Minic usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Minic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Minic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Minic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Milan Minic's chess games
All 78 games by Milan Minic 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,433 | 1st chT-MNT | D53 |
| May 2015 | Mark Lyell | 2,314 | Petrovac Open | C02 |
| Sep 2006 | Bashkim Bahtijari | 2,253 | 1st chT-MNT | C18 |
| Mar 2008 | Robert Veleski | 2,248 | Bar Open B | C06 |
| Mar 2005 | Zeljko Rakocevic | 2,146 | Bar Sozina Open | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2019 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,982 |
| Bar Sozina Open | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,193 |
| Petrovac Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-SCG 2 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 1st chT-MNT | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,201 |
| Bar Open B | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-MNE 2nd League | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Bar Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Minic's chess games?
78 games by Milan Minic, 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 Milan Minic has played.
What does Milan Minic play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Milan Minic opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Minic answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Milan Minic play as White?
As White, Milan Minic's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Minic play as Black?
As Black, Milan Minic most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Milan Minic's FIDE rating?
Milan Minic is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Milan Minic played?
Our database contains 78 games by Milan Minic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Minic?
78 games by Milan Minic 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.