Prepare against Momcilo Zivkovic
Serbia · World #28,910 classical · FIDE ID 922480
When preparing against Momcilo Zivkovic, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 320 games by Momcilo Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Momcilo Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Momcilo Zivkovic 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 | 1,992 | 2,176 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,162 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,162 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 116 | 109 | 95 | 36.3% |
| As White | 162 | 65 | 53 | 44 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 158 | 51 | 56 | 51 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Momcilo Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Momcilo Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 94.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 68.8% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.0% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 64.4% | 43.4% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 32.2% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Momcilo Zivkovic's chess games
All 320 games by Momcilo Zivkovic 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: 116 wins, 109 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Dejan Markovic | 2,339 | chT-SRB2 | D02 |
| Jun 2017 | Dusan Colovic | 2,337 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | C45 |
| Mar 2026 | Dejan Antic | 2,314 | PRVENSTVO SRBIJE ZA VETERANE 2026 50+ | B02 |
| Oct 2016 | Radomir Garic | 2,300 | chT3-SRB East CS | C14 |
| Feb 2024 | Igor Spiric | 2,268 | ch-SRB sf | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2009 | 30 | 13 | 2,144 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2013 | 15 | 7 | 2,100 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open B | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,924 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,230 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,236 |
| Pozarevac Rudar FM2 11 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| 7th Srebrno Jezero Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Momcilo Zivkovic's chess games?
320 games by Momcilo Zivkovic, 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 Zivkovic has played.
What does Momcilo Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Momcilo Zivkovic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Momcilo Zivkovic answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Momcilo Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Momcilo Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Momcilo Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Momcilo Zivkovic most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Momcilo Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Momcilo Zivkovic is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Momcilo Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 320 games by Momcilo Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 109 draws, 95 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Momcilo Zivkovic?
320 games by Momcilo Zivkovic 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.