Prepare against Milan S Popovic
FM · Serbia · World #2,077 classical · FIDE ID 940720
Our database contains 385 games by Milan S Popovic, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milan S Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan S Popovic 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 | 2,379 | 2,393 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,462 | 2,497 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,408 | 2,483 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 145 | 156 | 84 | 37.7% |
| As White | 195 | 87 | 80 | 28 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 190 | 58 | 76 | 56 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan S Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan S Popovic's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 83.1% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 15.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Popovic usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 44.7% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 32 | 37.6% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 69.1% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Milan S Popovic's chess games
All 385 games by Milan S Popovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 145 wins, 156 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 33 | 17/12/4 | 51.5% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,546 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Mar 2021 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,523 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Mar 2021 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,470 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Apr 2026 | Ernesto J. Fernandez Guillen | 2,460 | 52nd La Roda Open 2026 | C50 |
| Mar 2021 | Denis Lazavik | 2,442 | Titled Tue | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 36 | 21 | 2,398 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 32 | 21 | 2,455 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2021 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,345 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,386 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,443 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-SRB Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan S Popovic's chess games?
385 games by Milan S Popovic, from Sep 2010 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 S Popovic has played.
What does Milan S Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Milan S Popovic opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan S Popovic answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Milan S Popovic play as White?
As White, Milan S Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 51.5% win rate); London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan S Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Milan S Popovic most often plays: Philidor (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Milan S Popovic's FIDE rating?
Milan S Popovic is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,462 in rapid and 2,408 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Milan S Popovic played?
Our database contains 385 games by Milan S Popovic, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 156 draws, 84 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan S Popovic?
385 games by Milan S Popovic 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.