Prepare against Milorad Kapelan
FM · Serbia · World #14,712 classical · FIDE ID 904147
Our database contains 95 games by Milorad Kapelan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milorad Kapelan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milorad Kapelan 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 | 2,108 | 2,323 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,132 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,188 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 8 | 43 | 44 | 8.4% |
| As White | 47 | 4 | 26 | 17 | 8.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 4 | 17 | 27 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 100.0% | 36.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 36.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kapelan usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kapelan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Kapelan usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 52.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Milorad Kapelan's chess games
All 95 games by Milorad Kapelan 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: 8 wins, 43 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B69 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Dragoljub Velimirovic | 2,535 | Vrsac | C43 |
| Sep 1979 | Slavoljub Marjanovic | 2,505 | Boris Kostic Memorial 06 | D34 |
| Sep 1979 | Milan Vukic | 2,485 | Boris Kostic Memorial 06 | E08 |
| Sep 1983 | Bozidar Ivanovic | 2,480 | Boris Kostic Memorial-08 | A54 |
| Sep 1977 | Dragoljub Janosevic | 2,435 | Boris Kostic Memorial | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boris Kostic Memorial | 1977 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| Boris Kostic Memorial-07 | 1981 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| Boris Kostic Memorial-08 | 1983 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,257 |
| Boris Kostic Memorial 06 | 1979 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,387 |
| Vrsac | 1989 | 11 | 3 | 2,332 |
| chT-SCG Vojvodina | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,395 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Boris Kostic Memorial-04 | 1975 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milorad Kapelan's chess games?
95 games by Milorad Kapelan, 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 Milorad Kapelan has played.
What does Milorad Kapelan play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Milorad Kapelan opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milorad Kapelan answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Milorad Kapelan play as White?
As White, Milorad Kapelan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milorad Kapelan play as Black?
As Black, Milorad Kapelan most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Milorad Kapelan's FIDE rating?
Milorad Kapelan is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Milorad Kapelan played?
Our database contains 95 games by Milorad Kapelan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 43 draws, 44 losses (8.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milorad Kapelan?
95 games by Milorad Kapelan 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.