Prepare against Milan Stefanovic
Serbia · World #36,150 classical · FIDE ID 922595
When preparing against Milan Stefanovic, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Milan Stefanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Stefanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Stefanovic 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 | 1,953 | 2,116 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 2,077 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,991 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 41 | 24 | 66 | 31.3% |
| As White | 59 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Stefanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Stefanovic's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Stefanovic usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stefanovic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Stefanovic usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 56.8% | 42.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 34.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Milan Stefanovic's chess games
All 131 games by Milan Stefanovic 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: 41 wins, 24 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Aleksandar Stamenkovic | 2,312 | 26th Belgrade Trophy | D02 |
| Mar 2012 | Nikola Ivanovic | 2,270 | Belgrade Spring Open | D12 |
| Jan 2005 | Aleksandar Stanimirovic | 2,240 | Belgrade Zimski Open | A68 |
| Dec 2010 | Ljubisa Lazic | 2,233 | 23rd Belgrade Trophy | A40 |
| Nov 2009 | Igor Vujacic | 2,228 | Belgrade Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,031 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| 17th Belgrade Trophy | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 23rd Belgrade Trophy | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 19th Belgrade Trophy | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,237 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| chT3-SRB North | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Stefanovic's chess games?
131 games by Milan Stefanovic, 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 Stefanovic has played.
What does Milan Stefanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Milan Stefanovic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Stefanovic answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Milan Stefanovic play as White?
As White, Milan Stefanovic's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); London System (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Stefanovic play as Black?
As Black, Milan Stefanovic most often plays: Philidor (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Milan Stefanovic's FIDE rating?
Milan Stefanovic is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Milan Stefanovic played?
Our database contains 131 games by Milan Stefanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 24 draws, 66 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Stefanovic?
131 games by Milan Stefanovic 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.