Prepare against Aleksandar Colovic
GM · North Macedonia · World #1,962 classical · FIDE ID 15000729
When preparing against Aleksandar Colovic, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,143 games by Aleksandar Colovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Colovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Colovic 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 | 2,386 | 2,516 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,469 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,493 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,143 | 457 | 450 | 228 | 40.0% |
| As White | 578 | 263 | 231 | 80 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 565 | 194 | 219 | 148 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Colovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Colovic's side.
First moves as White (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 357 | 61.8% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 151 | 26.1% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 50 | 8.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 3.5% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Colovic usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Colovic usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Colovic usually continues d4 (60.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Colovic usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Colovic usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Colovic usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 213 | 83.9% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 34 | 13.4% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 146 | 73.4% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 52 | 26.1% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Aleksandar Colovic's chess games
All 1,143 games by Aleksandar Colovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 457 wins, 450 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 56 | 25/25/5 | 44.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/13/2 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 11/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 10/11/1 | 45.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 84 | 30/28/25 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 14/14/11 | 35.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 6/15/11 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 9/13/8 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/10/4 | 34.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| A62 | Catalan | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 4/6/6 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,684 | PRO League Stage | A21 |
| Feb 2017 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,673 | PRO League Eastern | E16 |
| Oct 2007 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,617 | 16th chT-EU | A11 |
| Oct 2009 | Tigran Gharamian | 2,611 | 9th Rohde Open | B82 |
| Feb 2017 | Diptayan Ghosh | 2,570 | PRO League Eastern | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,379 |
| Skopje Open | 1998 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,414 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2015 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,401 |
| PRO League Eastern | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 2,580 |
| Budapest FS12 GM B | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-FRM | 1993 | 13 | 5 | 2,217 |
| Lazarevac 28th | 1999 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 40th | 2005 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,449 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Colovic's chess games?
1,143 games by Aleksandar Colovic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Aleksandar Colovic has played.
What does Aleksandar Colovic play on the first move as White?
Across 578 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Colovic opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Colovic answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Colovic play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Colovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 578 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Colovic play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Colovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (84 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 565 games.
What is Aleksandar Colovic's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Colovic is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Aleksandar Colovic played?
Our database contains 1,143 games by Aleksandar Colovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 457 wins, 450 draws, 228 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Colovic?
1,143 games by Aleksandar Colovic 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.