Prepare against Milos Lapcevic
IM · Serbia · World #2,169 classical · FIDE ID 936278
When preparing against Milos Lapcevic, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 405 games by Milos Lapcevic, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Milos Lapcevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milos Lapcevic 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 | 2,374 | 2,421 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,403 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,386 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 161 | 145 | 99 | 39.8% |
| As White | 206 | 88 | 76 | 42 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 199 | 73 | 69 | 57 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milos Lapcevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milos Lapcevic's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 204 | 99.0% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lapcevic usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lapcevic usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lapcevic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lapcevic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 97.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 95.6% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Milos Lapcevic's chess games
All 405 games by Milos Lapcevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 161 wins, 145 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/13/4 | 43.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 19/12/10 | 46.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 4/11/7 | 18.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 12/1/2 | 80.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Vlad-Cristian Jianu | 2,516 | Ciocaltea Memorial | A57 |
| Mar 2010 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,516 | Ciocaltea Memorial | D91 |
| Mar 2005 | Milan Drasko | 2,512 | Bar Sozina Open | A30 |
| Sep 2017 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,506 | chT-SRB | B90 |
| Feb 2021 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,494 | World Corporate East B | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 36 | 18 | 2,408 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2015 | 31 | 18 | 2,398 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2014 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,285 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,321 |
| Bar Sozina Open | 2006 | 17 | 9 | 2,461 |
| Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial | 2014 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,210 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milos Lapcevic's chess games?
405 games by Milos Lapcevic, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Lapcevic has played.
What does Milos Lapcevic play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Milos Lapcevic opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milos Lapcevic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Milos Lapcevic play as White?
As White, Milos Lapcevic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milos Lapcevic play as Black?
As Black, Milos Lapcevic most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Milos Lapcevic's FIDE rating?
Milos Lapcevic is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Milos Lapcevic played?
Our database contains 405 games by Milos Lapcevic, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 145 draws, 99 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milos Lapcevic?
405 games by Milos Lapcevic 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.