Prepare against Vladimir V Kostic
FM · Serbia · World #35,297 classical · FIDE ID 903620
Our database contains 300 games by Vladimir V Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir V Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir V 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 | 1,957 | 2,363 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,249 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,274 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 104 | 96 | 100 | 34.7% |
| As White | 146 | 57 | 48 | 41 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 154 | 47 | 48 | 59 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir V Kostic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir V Kostic's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 52.7% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 46 | 31.5% | 55.4% |
| g3 | 15 | 10.3% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kostic usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kostic usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kostic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 52.7% | 29.5% |
| c5 | 32 | 43.2% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 53.7% | 43.1% |
| f5 | 19 | 35.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Vladimir V Kostic's chess games
All 300 games by Vladimir V 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: 104 wins, 96 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E65 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/9/0 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Platon Galperin | 2,566 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Apr 2024 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,510 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Jul 2023 | Artem Omelja | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jul 2023 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 153 | 71.5 | 2,261 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2016 | 34 | 17 | 2,246 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2009 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,283 |
| Vojvodina Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| 32nd Belgrade Trophy | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 29th Belgrade Trophy | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir V Kostic's chess games?
300 games by Vladimir V 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 V Kostic has played.
What does Vladimir V Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Vladimir V Kostic opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir V Kostic answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir V Kostic play as White?
As White, Vladimir V Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir V Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir V Kostic most often plays: Dutch Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Vladimir V Kostic's FIDE rating?
Vladimir V Kostic is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Vladimir V Kostic played?
Our database contains 300 games by Vladimir V Kostic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 96 draws, 100 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir V Kostic?
300 games by Vladimir V 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.