Prepare against Momcilo Raicevic
FM · Montenegro · World #7,463 classical · FIDE ID 901040
When preparing against Momcilo Raicevic, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Neo-Catalan as White, 18.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Momcilo Raicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Momcilo Raicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Momcilo Raicevic 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 | 2,215 | 2,385 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,372 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,372 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 186 | 159 | 151 | 37.5% |
| As White | 248 | 106 | 80 | 62 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 248 | 80 | 79 | 89 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Momcilo Raicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Momcilo Raicevic's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 234 | 94.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues g3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues g3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues g3 (53.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Raicevic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 44 | 38.6% | 60.2% |
| c6 | 38 | 33.3% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 66.7% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 17.8% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Momcilo Raicevic's chess games
All 496 games by Momcilo Raicevic 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: 186 wins, 159 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 74 | 35/25/14 | 47.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 28/12/15 | 50.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 33 | 6/16/11 | 18.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 24/15/17 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 39 | 10/12/17 | 25.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,505 | Kecskemet Open 1 | E62 |
| Feb 1980 | Petar Popovic | 2,490 | 35th ch-YUG | C02 |
| Feb 2002 | Faruk Bistric | 2,486 | Herceg Novi Mimoza Open | E08 |
| Jan 1991 | Borislav Ivkov | 2,485 | YUG-Cup qual | A21 |
| Jan 1991 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,470 | chT-YUG | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 71 | 33.5 | 2,231 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2010 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,402 |
| Tirnavia C | 1989 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,355 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-YUG | 1993 | 19 | 8 | 2,314 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,494 |
| 35th ch-YUG | 1980 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| Belgrade PMF | 1980 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Momcilo Raicevic's chess games?
496 games by Momcilo Raicevic, 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 Momcilo Raicevic has played.
What does Momcilo Raicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Momcilo Raicevic opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Momcilo Raicevic answers 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Momcilo Raicevic play as White?
As White, Momcilo Raicevic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (74 games, 47.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 50.9% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (33 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Momcilo Raicevic play as Black?
As Black, Momcilo Raicevic most often plays: Modern Defense (56 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Momcilo Raicevic's FIDE rating?
Momcilo Raicevic is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Momcilo Raicevic played?
Our database contains 496 games by Momcilo Raicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 159 draws, 151 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Momcilo Raicevic?
496 games by Momcilo Raicevic 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.