Prepare against Blazimir Kovacevic
GM · HRV · World #2,172 classical · FIDE ID 14502712
Our database contains 2,005 games by Blazimir Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Blazimir Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Blazimir 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 | 2,374 | 2,510 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,452 | 2,505 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,543 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,005 | 783 | 810 | 412 | 39.1% |
| As White | 1,003 | 444 | 395 | 164 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 1,002 | 339 | 415 | 248 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Blazimir Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Blazimir Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (1,003 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 415 | 41.4% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 298 | 29.7% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 216 | 21.5% | 64.6% |
| g3 | 49 | 4.9% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 16 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 0.7% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues c4 (70.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues e4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nc3 (67.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nc3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nc3 (68.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 275 | 62.4% | 54.9% |
| c6 | 36 | 8.2% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 36 | 8.2% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 32 | 7.3% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 5.0% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 4.5% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 180 | 51.3% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 63 | 17.9% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 60 | 17.1% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 29 | 8.3% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 14 | 4.0% | 53.6% |
| b6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Blazimir Kovacevic's chess games
All 2,005 games by Blazimir 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: 783 wins, 810 draws, 412 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 119 | 53/51/15 | 44.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 78 | 32/33/13 | 41.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 77 | 25/38/14 | 32.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 66 | 30/30/6 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 63 | 26/27/10 | 41.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 60 | 26/26/8 | 43.3% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 52 | 25/20/7 | 48.1% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 50 | 27/10/13 | 54.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 13/16/6 | 37.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 35 | 15/14/6 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 117 | 45/38/34 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 68 | 23/29/16 | 33.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 55 | 9/24/22 | 16.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 50 | 14/18/18 | 28.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 46 | 14/21/11 | 30.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 45 | 14/21/10 | 31.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 10/18/10 | 26.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 12/11/8 | 38.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 3/18/10 | 9.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Ivan Saric | 2,677 | ch-CRO | A46 |
| Jun 2005 | David Navara | 2,647 | 6th ch-EU | A46 |
| Dec 2001 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,634 | Zadar Open | D38 |
| Apr 2017 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,631 | ch-CRO | A45 |
| Jan 2000 | Mladen Palac | 2,610 | ch-CRO | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 123 | 67 | 2,452 |
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 104 | 36.5 | 2,395 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 57 | 39 | 2,517 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 56 | 41.5 | 2,514 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 45 | 28.5 | 2,525 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 30 | 20 | 2,494 |
| chT2-BIH | 2005 | 27 | 15 | 2,443 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2016 | 25 | 17 | 2,438 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Zelcic (33 games) · Zdenko Kozul (25 games) · Ante Saric (25 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (24 games) · Mladen Palac (22 games) · Ante Brkic (18 games) · Ivan Zaja (16 games) · Zoran Jovanovic (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Blazimir Kovacevic's chess games?
2,005 games by Blazimir 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 Blazimir Kovacevic has played.
What does Blazimir Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,003 games with White in our database, Blazimir Kovacevic opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Blazimir Kovacevic answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Blazimir Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Blazimir Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (119 games, 44.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (78 games, 41.0% win rate); Réti Opening (77 games, 32.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,003 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Blazimir Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Blazimir Kovacevic most often plays: Horwitz Defense (117 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (68 games, 33.8% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 16.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,002 games.
What is Blazimir Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Blazimir Kovacevic is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,452 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Blazimir Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 2,005 games by Blazimir Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 783 wins, 810 draws, 412 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Blazimir Kovacevic?
2,005 games by Blazimir 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.