In the last list of the top Chess players we published, we ranked the best Moroccan Chess players. Now in this article, we’re ranking the best Montenegrin Chess players from Montenegro, starting with the number ten spot in FIDE. All of the players in this list are master level players with an Elo rating of at least 2000. For more information on ratings, see the guide on how to get a FIDE rating.
10. Dragan Kosic
Full Name: Dragan Kosic
Title: Grandmaster
Born: January 1, 1970
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 2144
Rapid: 2469
Blitz: 2482
Classical: 2389
Profiles
Dragan Kosic was accorded the Grandmaster title in 1995, the International Master title in 1987, and became a FIDE Trainer in 2005. He has competed in a total of 2163 games from 1987 to 2022; attaining 635 wins, 1260 draws, and 268 losses earning a winning score of 58.48 percent. He competed in various tournaments including TCh-HUN 2021-22 in Hungary, GM ASK 10 2022, GM ASK 9 2022, and GM ASK 8 2022- the three were played in Serbia.
9. Nebojsa Nikcevic
Full Name: Nebojsa Nikcevic
Title: Grandmaster
Born: January 1, 1965
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 2051
Rapid: 2349
Blitz: 2297
Classical: 2393
Profiles
Nebojsa Nikcevic was accorded the Grandmaster title in 1997 and the Candidates Master title in 1991. He has competed in chess games from 1989 to 2022, playing a total of 974 games; with 363 wins, 378 draws, and 23 losses accumulating an average winning score of 56.67 percent. He has played in various notable tournaments, including; the 3rd Sat Djenovici Mix Mar 2022 in Montenegro, 23rd European Teams 2021in Slovenia, Niksic Mem 2021 in Montenegro, and Vladimir Bato Kontic Mem 2021 in Montenegro.
8. Stefan Mijovic
Full name: Stefan Mijovic
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 1988
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 2018
Rapid: 2383
Blitz: 2264
Classical: 2395
Profiles
Stefan Mijovic was conferred with the International Master title in 2013 and the FIDE Master title in 2009. He played a total of 153 games from 2004 to 2014; winning 32, drawing 57, and losing 64 thus resulting in a score of 39.54 percent. the last tournaments he played include; the 7th Arad Open 2014 in Romania, Balkan GP Cetinje 2012 61st ch-MNE 2009, and 10th EICC 2009 being played in Romania.
7. Bozidar Ivanovic
Full name: Bozidar Ivanovic
Title: Grandmaster
Born: August 24, 1946
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 1873
Rapid: 2397
Blitz: N/A
Classical: 2402
Profiles
Bozidar Ivanovic was accorded presented the Grandmaster title in 1978 and the International Master title in 1976. He clinched the Yugoslav Chess Championship thrice- 1973, 1981, and 1983. In addition, Ivanovic played for Yugoslavia in the Under-26 World Olympiad (once), Chess Olympiad (4 times), European Team Championship (once), and World Team Championship (once).
6. Vladimir Pajkovic
Full Name: Vladimir Pajkovic
Title: FIDE Master
Born: January 1, 1961
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 1537
Rapid: 2388
Blitz: 2396
Classical: 2423
Profiles
Vladimir Pajkovic was accorded the FIDE Master title even though there is no record for the specific year to that. He participated in a total of 224 games from 1990 to 2017; winning 61, drawing 114, and losing 49, hence leading to a score of 52.68 percent. Among the tournaments he last played include; TCh-MNE Premier 2017, ch-MNE 2012, 61st ch-MNE 2009, and Montenegro-chT 2007 all being played in Montenero.
5. Blazo Kalezic
Full name: Blazo Kalezic
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 1978
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 1493
Rapid: 2476
Blitz: 2528
Classical: 2426
Profiles
Blazo Kalezic was accorded the title of International Master in 2000 and received the FIDE Trainer recognition in 201. From 1995 to 2022, he played a total of 464 games; winning 149, drawing 213, and losing 102 which resulted in an average score of 55.06 percent. Some of the last tournaments he played include; the MNE Chess June GM 01 2022, European Hybrid Qual 2021, MNE World Cup Eliminator 2021, and Vladimir Bato Kontic Mem 2021 all events taking place in Montenegro.
4. Dragisa Blagojevi
Full Name: Dragisa Blagojevi
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 1966
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 699
Rapid: 2458
Blitz: 2489
Classical: 2499
Profiles
Dragisa Blagojevi was awarded the title of Grandmaster in 2004 and the International Master title in 1988. and became a FIDE Trainer in 2005. He has a Peak Rating of 2551 as of July 2005 and a FIDE rating of 2499 as of July 2022. He clinched the Montenegrin Chess Championship six times- 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2002, & 2000. In 2008, he became a gold medalist when he triumphed in the Chess Olympiad. He has played a total of 1170 games from 1986 to 2022; winning 394, drawing 625, and losing 151 thus equaling a score of 60.38 percent. Recent tournaments he has participated in include; MNE Chess June GM 01 2022 in Montenegro, 23rd European Teams 2021 in Slovenia, European Hybrid Qual 2021, and MNE World Cup Eliminator 2021 in Montenegro.
3. Luka Draskovic
Full Name: Luka Draskovic
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 1995
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 675
Rapid: 2348
Blitz: 2412
Classical: 2503
Profiles
Luka Draskovic was accorded the International Master title in 2014, the FIDE Master title in 2012, and became a FIDE Trainer in 2021. He has a FIDE rating of 2503 as of July 2022, and a Peak rating of 2472 as of December 2019. Draskovic clinched the 2021 Montenegrin Chess Championship and advanced to the 2021 Chess World Cup but was eliminated by Aleksandar Indic in the prime attempt. Moreover, he has played for his country twice in the Chess Olympiad.
2. Nikola Djukic
Full Name: Nikola Djukic
Title: Grandmaster
Born: January 1, 1983
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 523
Rapid: 2565
Blitz: 2595
Classical: 2526
Profiles
Nikola Djukic was accorded the title of Grandmaster in 2005 and became a FIDE Trainer in 2017. From 1995 to 2021, he played a total of 870 games; won 330, drew 319, and lost 221 thus earning a score of 56.26 percent. the last tournaments he played include; 23rd European Teams 2021 in Slovenia, European Hybrid Qual 2021, Vladimir Bato Kontic Mem 2021, and Montenegro Mix Mar 2021.
1. Denis Kadric
Full Name: Denis Kadric
Title: Grandmaster
Born: June 12, 1995
Federation: Montenegro
Ratings
World ranking: 372
Rapid: 2482
Blitz: 2657
Classical: 2554
Profiles
Denis Kadric was accorded the title of Grandmaster in 2015 and the International Master title in 2011. He has a FIDE rating of 2554 as of July 2022, and a Peak rating of 2595 as of October 2016. He clinched the 2013 Bosnia and Herzegovina Chess Championship. Additionally, Kadric has competed for his country in the Chess Olympiads four times- 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018.
That concludes the list of the best Montenegrin Chess players. If you like list posts like this, you may also be interested in seeing the ten best Czech Chess players or the best Mongolian Chess players.