Prepare against Milos Krstic
CM · Serbia · World #6,820 classical · FIDE ID 954888
When preparing against Milos Krstic, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Milos Krstic, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milos Krstic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milos Krstic 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 | 2,228 | 2,241 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,165 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,249 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 82 | 72 | 96 | 32.8% |
| As White | 128 | 47 | 42 | 39 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 122 | 35 | 30 | 57 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milos Krstic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milos Krstic's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 96.9% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krstic usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Krstic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 59.6% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 17.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.8% | 11.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Milos Krstic's chess games
All 250 games by Milos Krstic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 82 wins, 72 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Apr 2024 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,522 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Oct 2023 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | C24 |
| Jan 2023 | Yakov Ginzburg | 2,405 | Titled Tue Early | B44 |
| Oct 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 2,383 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 30 | 2,222 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,133 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2020 | 19 | 10 | 2,070 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,157 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| Belgrade Radnicki IM2 10 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 11th Paracin Summer Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milos Krstic's chess games?
250 games by Milos Krstic, from Aug 2012 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 Milos Krstic has played.
What does Milos Krstic play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Milos Krstic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milos Krstic answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Milos Krstic play as White?
As White, Milos Krstic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milos Krstic play as Black?
As Black, Milos Krstic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Milos Krstic's FIDE rating?
Milos Krstic is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Milos Krstic played?
Our database contains 250 games by Milos Krstic, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 72 draws, 96 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milos Krstic?
250 games by Milos Krstic 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.