Prepare against Bozidar Ivanovic
GM · Montenegro · World #4,279 classical · FIDE ID 900095
Our database contains 1,740 games by Bozidar Ivanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bozidar Ivanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bozidar Ivanovic 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 | 2,295 | 2,512 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,419 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,299 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,740 | 539 | 740 | 461 | 31.0% |
| As White | 877 | 321 | 369 | 187 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 863 | 218 | 371 | 274 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bozidar Ivanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bozidar Ivanovic's side.
First moves as White (877 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 865 | 98.6% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (366 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 238 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 89 | 24.3% | 39.9% |
| c6 | 26 | 7.1% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 149 | 47.2% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 89 | 28.2% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 45 | 14.2% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 20 | 6.3% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
Bozidar Ivanovic's chess games
All 1,740 games by Bozidar Ivanovic 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: 539 wins, 740 draws, 461 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 136 | 53/46/37 | 39.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76 | 26/29/21 | 34.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 60 | 12/40/8 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 43 | 22/15/6 | 51.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 37 | 7/20/10 | 18.9% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 17/16/4 | 45.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 10/23/2 | 28.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 12/9/10 | 38.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 117 | 34/38/45 | 29.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 63 | 21/23/19 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 52 | 11/24/17 | 21.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 11/22/18 | 21.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 35 | 9/10/16 | 25.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 33 | 9/15/9 | 27.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 3/18/4 | 12.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,670 | chT-YUG | A65 |
| May 1982 | Jan H Timman | 2,655 | Bugojno | B50 |
| Dec 1984 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,635 | Titograd | A54 |
| May 1984 | Ulf Andersson | 2,630 | Bugojno | B46 |
| May 2009 | Dragan Solak | 2,630 | MNT CupT | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 114 | 49 | 2,464 |
| ch-YUG | 1996 | 98 | 60 | 2,533 |
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 42 | 23 | 2,429 |
| Niksic | 2000 | 35 | 16 | 2,414 |
| ch-MNT | 2012 | 33 | 19 | 2,472 |
| Bar | 1997 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,569 |
| Bugojno | 1984 | 26 | 11 | 2,527 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,430 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Branko Damljanovic (29 games) · Milan Drasko (20 games) · Nikola Djukic (19 games) · Dusan Rajkovic (15 games) · Nebojsa Nikcevic (14 games) · Dragan Kosic (14 games) · Dragisa Blagojevic (13 games) · Blazo Kalezic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bozidar Ivanovic's chess games?
1,740 games by Bozidar Ivanovic, 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 Bozidar Ivanovic has played.
What does Bozidar Ivanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 877 games with White in our database, Bozidar Ivanovic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bozidar Ivanovic answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Bozidar Ivanovic play as White?
As White, Bozidar Ivanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (136 games, 39.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (76 games, 34.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (60 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 877 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bozidar Ivanovic play as Black?
As Black, Bozidar Ivanovic most often plays: Sicilian (117 games, 29.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (63 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 21.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 863 games.
What is Bozidar Ivanovic's FIDE rating?
Bozidar Ivanovic is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Bozidar Ivanovic played?
Our database contains 1,740 games by Bozidar Ivanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 539 wins, 740 draws, 461 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bozidar Ivanovic?
1,740 games by Bozidar Ivanovic 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.