Prepare against Aleksandar Kovacevic
GM · Serbia · World #1,176 classical · FIDE ID 903124
When preparing against Aleksandar Kovacevic, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 14.6% over 82 games.
Our database contains 2,161 games by Aleksandar Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Kovacevic 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 | 2,436 | 2,616 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,506 | 2,572 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,521 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,161 | 801 | 1,013 | 347 | 37.1% |
| As White | 1,098 | 454 | 520 | 124 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 1,063 | 347 | 493 | 223 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (1,097 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,024 | 93.3% | 65.3% |
| c4 | 32 | 2.9% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 1.8% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 65.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 377 | 83.8% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 41 | 9.1% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 6.2% | 41.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 386 | 87.5% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 35 | 7.9% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 2.9% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Aleksandar Kovacevic's chess games
All 2,161 games by Aleksandar Kovacevic 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: 801 wins, 1,013 draws, 347 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 167 | 73/67/27 | 43.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 66 | 19/42/5 | 28.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 26/20/13 | 44.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 49 | 15/32/2 | 30.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 49 | 16/29/4 | 32.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 44 | 14/26/4 | 31.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 44 | 16/22/6 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 39 | 17/20/2 | 43.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 37 | 9/25/3 | 24.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 37 | 17/15/5 | 45.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 93 | 45/30/18 | 48.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 90 | 29/37/24 | 32.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 86 | 40/27/19 | 46.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 82 | 12/45/25 | 14.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 76 | 16/47/13 | 21.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 50 | 19/20/11 | 38.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 15/27/4 | 32.6% |
| A63 | Catalan | 42 | 11/18/13 | 26.2% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 39 | 14/16/9 | 35.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 14/17/6 | 37.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,682 | 23rd ch-EU | B51 |
| Mar 2009 | Boris Savchenko | 2,654 | 10th ch-EU | B96 |
| May 2010 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,654 | 40th Sarajevo Bosna Open | C61 |
| Jul 2002 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,652 | 23rd Bled Open A | B46 |
| Jun 2007 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,642 | 6th chT-BIH | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 107 | 68.5 | 2,543 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 79 | 50 | 2,513 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 52 | 31.5 | 2,499 |
| chT-MNT | 2013 | 51 | 33.5 | 2,566 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 36 | 24 | 2,504 |
| ch-SRB | 2015 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,488 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,478 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2012 | 28 | 19 | 2,606 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Ivanisevic (30 games) · Milos Perunovic (28 games) · Nikola Sedlak (24 games) · Branko Damljanovic (22 games) · Dragan Kosic (22 games) · Miodrag R Savic (19 games) · Zlatko Ilincic (18 games) · Igor Miladinovic (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Kovacevic's chess games?
2,161 games by Aleksandar Kovacevic, 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 Aleksandar Kovacevic has played.
What does Aleksandar Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,097 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Kovacevic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Kovacevic answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (167 games, 43.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (66 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (59 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,098 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Kovacevic most often plays: Sicilian (93 games, 48.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (90 games, 32.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (86 games, 46.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,063 games.
What is Aleksandar Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Kovacevic is currently rated 2,436 in classical chess, 2,506 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,616 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Aleksandar Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 2,161 games by Aleksandar Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 801 wins, 1,013 draws, 347 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Kovacevic?
2,161 games by Aleksandar Kovacevic 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.