Prepare against Milovan Ratkovic
GM · Serbia · World #965 classical · FIDE ID 914525
Our database contains 960 games by Milovan Ratkovic, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milovan Ratkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milovan Ratkovic 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 | 2,454 | 2,501 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,409 | 2,460 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,425 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 960 | 359 | 347 | 254 | 37.4% |
| As White | 478 | 195 | 169 | 114 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 482 | 164 | 178 | 140 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milovan Ratkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milovan Ratkovic's side.
First moves as White (478 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 462 | 96.7% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ratkovic usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ratkovic usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ratkovic usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Ratkovic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ratkovic usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ratkovic usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 147 | 59.3% | 49.7% |
| c5 | 96 | 38.7% | 59.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 124 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 13.3% | 44.7% |
Milovan Ratkovic's chess games
All 960 games by Milovan Ratkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 359 wins, 347 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 66 | 28/26/12 | 42.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 59 | 27/15/17 | 45.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 56 | 20/29/7 | 35.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 36 | 14/14/8 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 14/5/10 | 48.3% |
| A45 | London System | 23 | 6/12/5 | 26.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 45 | 22/12/11 | 48.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 38 | 7/17/14 | 18.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 12/12/14 | 31.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 7/18/8 | 21.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 12/13/4 | 41.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 15/7/4 | 57.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B13 | London System | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,670 | Titled Tue | D01 |
| Mar 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,606 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A46 |
| Feb 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,579 | Senta Fantastico Open 02 | A07 |
| Jun 2018 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,577 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jan 2016 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,574 | Smederevska Palanka Shocha Memorial | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 52 | 30 | 2,436 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,381 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 43 | 18 | 2,386 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2014 | 42 | 23 | 2,243 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,303 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2014 | 31 | 14 | 2,252 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2018 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-SRB | 2015 | 23 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Miodrag R Savic (16 games) · Miloje Ratkovic (15 games) · Branko Damljanovic (11 games) · Novak Cabarkapa (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 960 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milovan Ratkovic's chess games?
960 games by Milovan Ratkovic, from Oct 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 Milovan Ratkovic has played.
What does Milovan Ratkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 478 games with White in our database, Milovan Ratkovic opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milovan Ratkovic answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Milovan Ratkovic play as White?
As White, Milovan Ratkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (66 games, 42.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (59 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 478 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milovan Ratkovic play as Black?
As Black, Milovan Ratkovic most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 18.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (38 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 482 games.
What is Milovan Ratkovic's FIDE rating?
Milovan Ratkovic is currently rated 2,454 in classical chess, 2,409 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Milovan Ratkovic played?
Our database contains 960 games by Milovan Ratkovic, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 347 draws, 254 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milovan Ratkovic?
960 games by Milovan Ratkovic 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.