Prepare against Mirko Mikavica
Serbia · World #19,076 classical · FIDE ID 908657
Our database contains 245 games by Mirko Mikavica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mirko Mikavica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirko Mikavica 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 | 2,065 | 2,259 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,216 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 2,200 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 98 | 40 | 107 | 40.0% |
| As White | 121 | 56 | 18 | 47 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 42 | 22 | 60 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirko Mikavica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirko Mikavica's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 95.0% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mikavica usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 57.1% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 20 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 59.1% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 36.4% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Mirko Mikavica's chess games
All 245 games by Mirko Mikavica 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: 98 wins, 40 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,470 | 18th Zuerich Open A | B84 |
| Jan 1988 | Vlatko Bogdanovski | 2,460 | ch-YUG sf | A75 |
| Jan 1995 | Jens-Uwe Maiwald | 2,455 | Neuchatel Open | E69 |
| Dec 2002 | Roman Vidonyak | 2,452 | 26th Zuerich Open | D78 |
| Jan 2000 | Ivan Nemet | 2,422 | 5th Baden Casino Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 1996 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,306 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,331 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,805 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1988 | 10 | 3 | 2,210 |
| Djenovici TS02 IM | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| chT-SUI | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirko Mikavica's chess games?
245 games by Mirko Mikavica, 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 Mirko Mikavica has played.
What does Mirko Mikavica play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Mirko Mikavica opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirko Mikavica answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mirko Mikavica play as White?
As White, Mirko Mikavica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirko Mikavica play as Black?
As Black, Mirko Mikavica most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Mirko Mikavica's FIDE rating?
Mirko Mikavica is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Mirko Mikavica played?
Our database contains 245 games by Mirko Mikavica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 40 draws, 107 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirko Mikavica?
245 games by Mirko Mikavica 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.