Prepare against Zoran Milicevic
Italy · World #117,299 classical · FIDE ID 2813136
When preparing against Zoran Milicevic, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 54 games by Zoran Milicevic, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Milicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Milicevic 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 | 1,681 | 1,745 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,722 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,666 | 1,713 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 7 | 18 | 29 | 13.0% |
| As White | 27 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 7.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Milicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Milicevic's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 59.3% | 18.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 37.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 18.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Milicevic usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Milicevic usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Milicevic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Milicevic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Milicevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Milicevic usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Zoran Milicevic's chess games
All 54 games by Zoran Milicevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 7 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D90 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D95 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Peter Balint | 1,784 | 25th Nova Gorica Open | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Val Vodnik | 1,661 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | D25 |
| Feb 2018 | Cvetko Petrovcic | 1,656 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | D02 |
| Feb 2015 | Pietro Sambo | 1,592 | 20th Nova Gorica Open A | B08 |
| Jan 2017 | Marijan Hajdinjak | 1,371 | 22nd Nova Gorica Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Nova Gorica Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,457 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,622 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,616 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,606 |
| 20th Nova Gorica Open A | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Milicevic's chess games?
54 games by Zoran Milicevic, from Jan 2014 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 Zoran Milicevic has played.
What does Zoran Milicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zoran Milicevic opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Milicevic answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zoran Milicevic play as White?
As White, Zoran Milicevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Milicevic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Milicevic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Zoran Milicevic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Milicevic is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,666 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Zoran Milicevic played?
Our database contains 54 games by Zoran Milicevic, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (13.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Milicevic?
54 games by Zoran Milicevic 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.