Prepare against Mile Smolovic
IM · Serbia · World #25,807 classical · FIDE ID 915165
When preparing against Mile Smolovic, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Mile Smolovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mile Smolovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mile Smolovic 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 | 2,012 | 2,389 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,354 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,331 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 93 | 130 | 71 | 31.6% |
| As White | 150 | 54 | 62 | 34 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 144 | 39 | 68 | 37 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mile Smolovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mile Smolovic's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 97.3% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Smolovic usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Smolovic usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Smolovic usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Smolovic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Smolovic usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 89.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 70.6% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 14 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Mile Smolovic's chess games
All 294 games by Mile Smolovic 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: 93 wins, 130 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,450 | ch-YUG | A49 |
| Feb 2001 | Romeo-Sorin Milu | 2,432 | 10th Bajmok | B23 |
| Feb 2023 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,418 | Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | C30 |
| Jan 1992 | Nebojsa M Ristic | 2,410 | ch-YUG | B50 |
| Jan 1996 | Dusan Lekic | 2,410 | chT-YUG | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,094 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 18 | 11 | 2,460 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 2,336 |
| Belgrade Jezero Open | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 2,228 |
| 10th Bajmok | 2001 | 13 | 9 | 2,480 |
| ch-YUG | 1992 | 13 | 8 | 2,475 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 2,113 |
| Budapest FS11 IM-B | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mile Smolovic's chess games?
294 games by Mile Smolovic, 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 Mile Smolovic has played.
What does Mile Smolovic play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Mile Smolovic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mile Smolovic answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mile Smolovic play as White?
As White, Mile Smolovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mile Smolovic play as Black?
As Black, Mile Smolovic most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Mile Smolovic's FIDE rating?
Mile Smolovic is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mile Smolovic played?
Our database contains 294 games by Mile Smolovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 130 draws, 71 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mile Smolovic?
294 games by Mile Smolovic 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.