Prepare against Misa Pap
GM · Serbia · World #1,251 classical · FIDE ID 921610
When preparing against Misa Pap, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as White, 22.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 2,516 games by Misa Pap, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Misa Pap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Misa Pap 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 | 2,428 | 2,521 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,434 | 2,551 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,377 | 2,566 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,516 | 1,131 | 817 | 568 | 45.0% |
| As White | 1,262 | 595 | 433 | 234 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 1,254 | 536 | 384 | 334 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Misa Pap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Misa Pap's side.
First moves as White (1,260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,257 | 99.8% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pap usually continues c3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pap usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pap usually continues d4 (69.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pap usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (549 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 271 | 49.4% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 270 | 49.2% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 362 | 79.6% | 56.8% |
| f5 | 78 | 17.1% | 55.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Misa Pap's chess games
All 2,516 games by Misa Pap in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,131 wins, 817 draws, 568 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 276 | 107/115/54 | 38.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 98 | 54/26/18 | 55.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 82 | 53/18/11 | 64.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 77 | 37/20/20 | 48.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 50 | 31/7/12 | 62.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 47 | 21/16/10 | 44.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 46 | 21/16/9 | 45.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 25/9/9 | 58.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 43 | 21/15/7 | 48.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 40 | 9/27/4 | 22.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 152 | 60/48/44 | 39.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 107 | 53/29/25 | 49.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 102 | 43/26/33 | 42.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 81 | 35/22/24 | 43.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 71 | 41/12/18 | 57.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 65 | 32/17/16 | 49.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 52 | 15/22/15 | 28.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 40 | 16/9/15 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 38 | 23/10/5 | 60.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 14/14/9 | 37.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,656 | 4th Paleochora Open | B07 |
| Oct 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,643 | Titled Tue | A59 |
| Jul 2024 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,620 | ch-HUN Rapid | E26 |
| Jul 2010 | Sergey Volkov | 2,597 | 3rd Paleochora Open | A57 |
| Mar 2012 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,597 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 93 | 52 | 2,511 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,393 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,476 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 27 | 17 | 2,462 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 25 | 15 | 2,504 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2008 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,463 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan GM B | 2026 | 18 | 9 | 2,391 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Berczes (14 games) · Dragan Kosic (14 games) · Miodrag R Savic (14 games) · Sinisa Drazic (12 games) · Danilo Milanovic (12 games) · Nikola Sedlak (12 games) · Dusan Popovic (11 games) · Robert Markus (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Misa Pap's chess games?
2,516 games by Misa Pap, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Misa Pap has played.
What does Misa Pap play on the first move as White?
Across 1,260 games with White in our database, Misa Pap opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Misa Pap answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Misa Pap play as White?
As White, Misa Pap's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (276 games, 38.8% win rate); Sicilian (98 games, 55.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (82 games, 64.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Misa Pap play as Black?
As Black, Misa Pap most often plays: Benoni Defense (152 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian (107 games, 49.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (102 games, 42.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,254 games.
What is Misa Pap's FIDE rating?
Misa Pap is currently rated 2,428 in classical chess, 2,434 in rapid and 2,377 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Misa Pap played?
Our database contains 2,516 games by Misa Pap, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,131 wins, 817 draws, 568 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Misa Pap?
2,516 games by Misa Pap 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.