Prepare against Zivojin Kostic
Serbia · World #58,214 classical · FIDE ID 944610
Our database contains 30 games by Zivojin Kostic, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zivojin Kostic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zivojin 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 | 1,862 | 1,961 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,984 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 2,045 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 13.3% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zivojin Kostic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zivojin Kostic's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 23.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kostic usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Kostic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Zivojin Kostic's chess games
All 30 games by Zivojin Kostic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 4 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Milos Canak | 1,954 | Belgrade-chT Quality | D01 |
| Aug 2025 | Pawel Milczarek | 1,561 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | C44 |
| Aug 2025 | Mariia Onopriienko | 1,514 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,674 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,723 |
| 17th Belgrade Trophy | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,730 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,030 |
| Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,099 |
| Czech Open 2026 | G 1 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,866 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zivojin Kostic's chess games?
30 games by Zivojin Kostic, from Jan 2007 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 Zivojin Kostic has played.
What does Zivojin Kostic play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Zivojin Kostic opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zivojin Kostic answers 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zivojin Kostic play as White?
As White, Zivojin Kostic's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zivojin Kostic play as Black?
As Black, Zivojin Kostic most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Zivojin Kostic's FIDE rating?
Zivojin Kostic is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Zivojin Kostic played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zivojin Kostic, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zivojin Kostic?
30 games by Zivojin 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.