Prepare against Milutin B Kostic
FM · Serbia · World #20,597 classical · FIDE ID 903612
Our database contains 365 games by Milutin B Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milutin B Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milutin B Kostic 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 | 2,052 | 2,304 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,237 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,078 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 91 | 173 | 101 | 24.9% |
| As White | 186 | 47 | 96 | 43 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 179 | 44 | 77 | 58 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milutin B Kostic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milutin B Kostic's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 80.1% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 17.7% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (43.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Kostic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 51 | 65.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 21.8% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 62.5% | 67.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Milutin B Kostic's chess games
All 365 games by Milutin B Kostic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 91 wins, 173 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 7/22/15 | 15.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/13/1 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 26 | 5/14/7 | 19.2% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,481 | chT2-YUG | D02 |
| Aug 1998 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,420 | 8th Kavala Open | A21 |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Martic | 2,389 | chT-SRB | B17 |
| Jan 2017 | Jovan Radlovacki | 2,374 | ch-SRB sf Belgrade | A53 |
| Oct 2013 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,338 | chT-Belgrade | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 57 | 30 | 2,241 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2023 | 37 | 15 | 2,056 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2019 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,229 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,095 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,173 |
| Mramorak Autumn Schev 2 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,038 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milutin B Kostic's chess games?
365 games by Milutin B Kostic, from Apr 2003 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 Milutin B Kostic has played.
What does Milutin B Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Milutin B Kostic opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milutin B Kostic answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Milutin B Kostic play as White?
As White, Milutin B Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 15.9% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milutin B Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Milutin B Kostic most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Milutin B Kostic's FIDE rating?
Milutin B Kostic is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Milutin B Kostic played?
Our database contains 365 games by Milutin B Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 173 draws, 101 losses (24.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milutin B Kostic?
365 games by Milutin B Kostic 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.