Prepare against Vladimir G Kostic
GM · Serbia · World #6,615 classical · FIDE ID 901482
Our database contains 1,368 games by Vladimir G Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir G Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir G 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 | 2,232 | 2,502 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,423 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,446 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,368 | 437 | 650 | 281 | 31.9% |
| As White | 682 | 230 | 339 | 113 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 686 | 207 | 311 | 168 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir G Kostic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir G Kostic's side.
First moves as White (682 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 368 | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 183 | 26.8% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 110 | 16.1% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.5% | 55.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kostic usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kostic usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 46.8% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 70 | 23.9% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 43 | 14.7% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 27 | 9.2% | 42.6% |
| d6 | 11 | 3.8% | 77.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 126 | 48.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 98 | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.9% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Vladimir G Kostic's chess games
All 1,368 games by Vladimir G Kostic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 437 wins, 650 draws, 281 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 63 | 22/30/11 | 34.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 9/21/4 | 26.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 9/18/6 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 5/17/2 | 20.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 63 | 9/39/15 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 39 | 14/19/6 | 35.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 10/16/6 | 31.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 7/14/2 | 30.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 2/12/6 | 10.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Rustem Dautov | 2,615 | chT2W-AUT 9697 | A40 |
| Aug 2000 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,563 | 52nd chT-YUG | E92 |
| Sep 2004 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,551 | chT-SCG | C18 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozsef Pinter | 2,550 | Oberliga Bayern 9495 | E61 |
| Jan 1997 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,550 | chT2W-AUT 9697 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 69 | 32 | 2,400 |
| Valjevo Manojlovic Memorial | 2019 | 36 | 13 | 2,294 |
| chT-AUT | 1992 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,407 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,344 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2022 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| Vrnjacka Banja International-12 | 1981 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,397 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dragan Kosic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir G Kostic's chess games?
1,368 games by Vladimir G Kostic, from Apr 2003 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 Vladimir G Kostic has played.
What does Vladimir G Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 682 games with White in our database, Vladimir G Kostic opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir G Kostic answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir G Kostic play as White?
As White, Vladimir G Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 34.9% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 682 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir G Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir G Kostic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (63 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 686 games.
What is Vladimir G Kostic's FIDE rating?
Vladimir G Kostic is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vladimir G Kostic played?
Our database contains 1,368 games by Vladimir G Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 437 wins, 650 draws, 281 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir G Kostic?
1,368 games by Vladimir G 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.