Prepare against Tomislav Kostic
Serbia · World #29,560 classical · FIDE ID 921874
When preparing against Tomislav Kostic, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Tomislav Kostic, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomislav Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomislav Kostic 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 | 1,988 | 2,067 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,991 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 67 | 52 | 68 | 35.8% |
| As White | 93 | 34 | 22 | 37 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomislav Kostic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomislav Kostic's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 91.4% | 47.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …a5 (20% of these games) — Kostic usually continues a4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 74.5% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 15.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.8% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Tomislav Kostic's chess games
All 187 games by Tomislav Kostic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 67 wins, 52 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Goran Terzic | 2,267 | chT2-SRB East | C46 |
| Feb 2012 | Nebojsa Tosic | 2,214 | chT-SRB Central | B41 |
| Oct 2011 | Vladimir Dragic | 2,161 | chT2-SRB East CS | A45 |
| Aug 2016 | Slobodan D Djukic | 2,151 | chT2-SRB East CS | B33 |
| Sep 2012 | Miroslav Milenkovic | 2,145 | chT2-SRB East CS | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 32 | 13 | 2,012 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-Paracin | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,042 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,882 |
| 6th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| Paracin Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,875 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomislav Kostic's chess games?
187 games by Tomislav Kostic, from Sep 2009 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 Tomislav Kostic has played.
What does Tomislav Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Tomislav Kostic opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomislav Kostic answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tomislav Kostic play as White?
As White, Tomislav Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomislav Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Tomislav Kostic most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Tomislav Kostic's FIDE rating?
Tomislav Kostic is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Tomislav Kostic played?
Our database contains 187 games by Tomislav Kostic, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 52 draws, 68 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomislav Kostic?
187 games by Tomislav Kostic 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.