Prepare against Milan Skupnjak
HRV · World #47,131 classical · FIDE ID 14512068
When preparing against Milan Skupnjak, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 53 games by Milan Skupnjak, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Skupnjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Skupnjak 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 | 1,905 | 2,046 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 12 | 26 | 15 | 22.6% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Skupnjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Skupnjak's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 50.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Skupnjak usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Skupnjak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Skupnjak usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Skupnjak usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Skupnjak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Skupnjak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Milan Skupnjak's chess games
All 53 games by Milan Skupnjak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 26 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Stjepan Tisljar | 2,111 | Hum na Sutli Open | A22 |
| Nov 2008 | Maks Djurkovic | 2,098 | Hum na Sutli Open | B01 |
| Nov 2008 | Mirko Jankovic | 1,989 | Hum na Sutli Open | D94 |
| Jan 2019 | Kristijan Novosel | 1,675 | 9th Krapina Open | D04 |
| Jan 2017 | Viktor Cipan | 1,663 | 7th Krapina Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,970 |
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,696 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,917 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
| chT-CRO Center | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Skupnjak's chess games?
53 games by Milan Skupnjak, from Jan 2009 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 Skupnjak has played.
What does Milan Skupnjak play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Milan Skupnjak opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Skupnjak answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Milan Skupnjak play as White?
As White, Milan Skupnjak's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Skupnjak play as Black?
As Black, Milan Skupnjak most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Milan Skupnjak's FIDE rating?
Milan Skupnjak is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Milan Skupnjak played?
Our database contains 53 games by Milan Skupnjak, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 26 draws, 15 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Skupnjak?
53 games by Milan Skupnjak 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.