Prepare against Milan Vukic
GM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #5,235 classical · FIDE ID 900273
When preparing against Milan Vukic, expect 1.Nf3 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Old Indian as Black, 8.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,774 games by Milan Vukic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milan Vukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Vukic 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 | 2,266 | 2,517 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,481 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,578 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,774 | 559 | 866 | 348 | 31.5% |
| As White | 891 | 346 | 417 | 128 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 883 | 213 | 449 | 220 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Vukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Vukic's side.
First moves as White (891 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 674 | 75.6% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 214 | 24.0% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vukic usually continues g3 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vukic usually continues g3 (64.9% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Vukic usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Vukic usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Vukic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Vukic usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 293 | 69.4% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 84 | 19.9% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 10.0% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 318 | 99.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Milan Vukic's chess games
All 1,774 games by Milan Vukic 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: 559 wins, 866 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 274 | 113/129/32 | 41.2% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 84 | 29/42/13 | 34.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 80 | 32/34/14 | 40.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 68 | 32/22/14 | 47.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 59 | 23/28/8 | 39.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 54 | 22/22/10 | 40.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 53 | 16/30/7 | 30.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 7/29/4 | 17.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 168 | 43/83/42 | 25.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 162 | 35/87/40 | 21.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 76 | 25/35/16 | 32.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 52 | 11/29/12 | 21.2% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 41 | 8/18/15 | 19.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 3/23/6 | 9.1% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 31 | 10/14/7 | 32.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 30 | 5/19/6 | 16.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 4/13/9 | 15.4% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 25 | 2/15/8 | 8.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1978 | Robert Huebner | 2,595 | Bugojno | E66 |
| Jul 2007 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,582 | 8th Banja Luka | A30 |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,570 | YUG-Cup qual | A07 |
| Jan 1983 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,560 | Banja Luka | D76 |
| Apr 1981 | Gyula Sax | 2,560 | Banja Luka | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 125 | 68 | 2,464 |
| Banja Luka | 1983 | 58 | 31 | 2,520 |
| Zenica | 1989 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,370 |
| chT-AUT | 1992 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,573 |
| Sarajevo | 1969 | 30 | 13 | – |
| ch-YUG | 1995 | 28 | 15 | 2,519 |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 27 | 15 | 2,434 |
| Tuzla | 1983 | 26 | 13 | 2,452 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vlado Jakovljevic (17 games) · Bojan Kurajica (16 games) · Emir Dizdarevic (15 games) · Dalibor Stojanovic (12 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (11 games) · Bozidar Ivanovic (11 games) · Dusan Rajkovic (11 games) · Predrag Nikolic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Vukic's chess games?
1,774 games by Milan Vukic, 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 Milan Vukic has played.
What does Milan Vukic play on the first move as White?
Across 891 games with White in our database, Milan Vukic opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Vukic answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Milan Vukic play as White?
As White, Milan Vukic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (274 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (84 games, 34.5% win rate); Modern Defense (80 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 891 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Vukic play as Black?
As Black, Milan Vukic most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (168 games, 25.6% win rate); Indian Defense (162 games, 21.6% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 32.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 883 games.
What is Milan Vukic's FIDE rating?
Milan Vukic is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,517 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Milan Vukic played?
Our database contains 1,774 games by Milan Vukic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 866 draws, 348 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Vukic?
1,774 games by Milan Vukic 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.