Prepare against Andrija Popovic
Serbia · World #19,049 classical · FIDE ID 934810
Our database contains 157 games by Andrija Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrija Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrija Popovic 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 | 2,065 | 2,266 | Sep 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 71 | 42 | 44 | 45.2% |
| As White | 71 | 29 | 17 | 25 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 42 | 25 | 19 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrija Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrija Popovic's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 78.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 19.7% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Popovic usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Popovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Popovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 55.3% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 44.7% | 64.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 58.6% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 24.1% | 92.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Andrija Popovic's chess games
All 157 games by Andrija Popovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 71 wins, 42 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Nemanja Cvetkovic | 2,254 | Belgrade tt Cup | E18 |
| Oct 2013 | Slavoljub Djosic | 2,253 | chT-Belgrade | A01 |
| Sep 2014 | Momcilo Nikolic | 2,246 | chT-Belgrade | C13 |
| Oct 2013 | Pavle Orlov | 2,242 | chT-Belgrade | C50 |
| Oct 2012 | Aleksa Milicevic | 2,233 | chT-Belgrade | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 48 | 22.5 | 2,144 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 47 | 30.5 | 2,148 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,018 |
| chT-SRB quality | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,299 |
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 10 | 9 | 2,070 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2012 | 9 | 8 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrija Popovic's chess games?
157 games by Andrija Popovic, from Apr 2003 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 Andrija Popovic has played.
What does Andrija Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Andrija Popovic opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrija Popovic answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrija Popovic play as White?
As White, Andrija Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrija Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Andrija Popovic most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Andrija Popovic's FIDE rating?
Andrija Popovic is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Andrija Popovic played?
Our database contains 157 games by Andrija Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 42 draws, 44 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrija Popovic?
157 games by Andrija Popovic 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.