Prepare against Milenko Zivkovic
DNK · World #40,944 classical · FIDE ID 1418343
When preparing against Milenko Zivkovic, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 95 games by Milenko Zivkovic, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milenko Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milenko Zivkovic 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 | 1,931 | 2,079 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 2,010 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,999 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 30 | 27 | 38 | 31.6% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milenko Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milenko Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 83.0% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues e4 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 72.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Milenko Zivkovic's chess games
All 95 games by Milenko Zivkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Fikret Salkic | 2,173 | 1st Lukavac Open | B07 |
| Nov 2013 | Slaven Pastar | 2,133 | chT-Belgrade City | B21 |
| Aug 2017 | Marko Panic | 2,103 | chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | C66 |
| Apr 2024 | Branko Marjanovic | 2,071 | Banja Luka Open A | D00 |
| Apr 2011 | Milan M Petrovic | 1,985 | Belgrade tt Cup | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,988 |
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-BIH Seniors | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,937 |
| 1st League Rep Srpska | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| 8th Lukavac Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,089 |
| 5th Lukavac Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milenko Zivkovic's chess games?
95 games by Milenko Zivkovic, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Milenko Zivkovic has played.
What does Milenko Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Milenko Zivkovic opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milenko Zivkovic answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games).
What openings does Milenko Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Milenko Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milenko Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Milenko Zivkovic most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Milenko Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Milenko Zivkovic is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Milenko Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 95 games by Milenko Zivkovic, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milenko Zivkovic?
95 games by Milenko Zivkovic 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.