Prepare against Miodrag Cetkovic
IM · Montenegro · World #19,392 classical · FIDE ID 907588
When preparing against Miodrag Cetkovic, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Miodrag Cetkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miodrag Cetkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miodrag Cetkovic 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 | 2,062 | 2,294 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,205 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,268 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 146 | 174 | 154 | 30.8% |
| As White | 242 | 82 | 90 | 70 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 232 | 64 | 84 | 84 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miodrag Cetkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miodrag Cetkovic's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 237 | 97.9% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cetkovic usually continues Nc3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cetkovic usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cetkovic usually continues Qe2 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cetkovic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 83.3% | 43.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 48.0% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 11 | 14.7% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 10 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 13.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
Miodrag Cetkovic's chess games
All 474 games by Miodrag Cetkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 146 wins, 174 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 53 | 15/21/17 | 28.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 7/14/16 | 18.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 2/7/11 | 10.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,480 | YUG Cup | B07 |
| May 1981 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,420 | 24th YUG Cup | B83 |
| Aug 2012 | Vlado Jakovljevic | 2,410 | chT-MNT | B81 |
| Nov 2013 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,387 | 27th Belgrade Trophy | B23 |
| Oct 2010 | Aleksandar Jovic | 2,383 | chT-SRB | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 70 | 30.5 | 2,189 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2013 | 49 | 37.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,245 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,266 |
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 22 | 9 | 2,061 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2019 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| Belgrade tt | 2008 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miodrag Cetkovic's chess games?
474 games by Miodrag Cetkovic, from Apr 2003 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 Miodrag Cetkovic has played.
What does Miodrag Cetkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Miodrag Cetkovic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miodrag Cetkovic answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Miodrag Cetkovic play as White?
As White, Miodrag Cetkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (53 games, 28.3% win rate); French Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miodrag Cetkovic play as Black?
As Black, Miodrag Cetkovic most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Miodrag Cetkovic's FIDE rating?
Miodrag Cetkovic is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Miodrag Cetkovic played?
Our database contains 474 games by Miodrag Cetkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 174 draws, 154 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miodrag Cetkovic?
474 games by Miodrag Cetkovic 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.