Prepare against Boris Kovac
FM · SVN · World #9,438 classical · FIDE ID 14600935
When preparing against Boris Kovac, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.3% over 43 games.
Our database contains 384 games by Boris Kovac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Kovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Kovac 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 | 2,179 | 2,348 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,256 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,350 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 144 | 111 | 128 | 37.5% |
| As White | 195 | 93 | 48 | 53 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 189 | 51 | 63 | 75 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Kovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Kovac's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 187 | 95.9% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Kovac usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Kovac usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kovac usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 89.6% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 68.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 27.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Boris Kovac's chess games
All 384 games by Boris Kovac 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: 144 wins, 111 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/7/16 | 37.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 43 | 10/16/17 | 23.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,475 | 08th chT-SLO | B42 |
| Nov 1998 | Leon Gostisa | 2,425 | 08th chT-SLO | B33 |
| Dec 2018 | Tadej Sakelsek | 2,423 | 28th chT-SLO | C88 |
| Nov 1998 | Danilo Polajzer | 2,420 | 08th chT-SLO | B44 |
| Jan 1996 | Marko Tratar | 2,420 | 06th chT-SLO | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-SLO | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,337 |
| Hotel Lippa IM | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,392 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,287 |
| 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| 32nd ch-SLO | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Kovac's chess games?
384 games by Boris Kovac, 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 Boris Kovac has played.
What does Boris Kovac play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Boris Kovac opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Kovac answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Boris Kovac play as White?
As White, Boris Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Boris Kovac most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 23.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Boris Kovac's FIDE rating?
Boris Kovac is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Boris Kovac played?
Our database contains 384 games by Boris Kovac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 111 draws, 128 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Kovac?
384 games by Boris Kovac 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.