Prepare against Milos Pecurica
FM · Montenegro · World #2,728 classical · FIDE ID 944963
When preparing against Milos Pecurica, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 688 games by Milos Pecurica, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milos Pecurica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milos Pecurica 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 | 2,349 | 2,380 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,242 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,282 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 688 | 250 | 254 | 183 | 36.3% |
| As White | 344 | 126 | 130 | 88 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 344 | 124 | 124 | 95 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milos Pecurica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milos Pecurica's side.
First moves as White (344 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 228 | 66.3% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 44 | 12.8% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 38 | 11.0% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 7.8% | 63.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Pecurica usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pecurica usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pecurica usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pecurica usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Pecurica usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pecurica usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 47.4% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 54 | 31.2% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 12.1% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 75.4% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 19.5% | 60.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Milos Pecurica's chess games
All 688 games by Milos Pecurica in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 250 wins, 254 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 14/20/10 | 31.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 12/8/12 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 47 | 12/16/18 | 25.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 42 | 13/15/14 | 31.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Nikola Djukic | 2,524 | 74th ch-MNT | B22 |
| Apr 2010 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,463 | Bar Open | D46 |
| Sep 2013 | Gabor Nagy | 2,457 | 52nd Wch U20 | A00 |
| May 2016 | Slavisa Brenjo | 2,449 | Cetinje Open | B88 |
| Jul 2014 | Adrian-Marian Petrisor | 2,441 | 7th ch-SRB Central Open A | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 82 | 41.5 | 2,248 |
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-MNT sf | 2018 | 20 | 13 | 2,255 |
| ch-MNT U18 | 2012 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,081 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,181 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| MNT CupT | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-MNT 70th | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,390 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nebojsa Nikcevic (14 games) · Blazo Kalezic (13 games) · Veljko Scekic (12 games) · Aleksandar Tomic (12 games) · Nikola Djukic (11 games) · Bozidar Kisic (11 games) · Andrej Sukovic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milos Pecurica's chess games?
688 games by Milos Pecurica, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Pecurica has played.
What does Milos Pecurica play on the first move as White?
Across 344 games with White in our database, Milos Pecurica opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milos Pecurica answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Milos Pecurica play as White?
As White, Milos Pecurica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 344 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milos Pecurica play as Black?
As Black, Milos Pecurica most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); London System (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 344 games.
What is Milos Pecurica's FIDE rating?
Milos Pecurica is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Milos Pecurica played?
Our database contains 688 games by Milos Pecurica, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 250 wins, 254 draws, 183 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milos Pecurica?
688 games by Milos Pecurica 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.