Prepare against Bozidar Ivekovic
FM · HRV · World #1,741 classical · FIDE ID 14518848
Our database contains 697 games by Bozidar Ivekovic, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bozidar Ivekovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bozidar Ivekovic 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 | 2,397 | 2,412 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,381 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,397 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 697 | 305 | 232 | 160 | 43.8% |
| As White | 340 | 159 | 108 | 73 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 358 | 146 | 125 | 87 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bozidar Ivekovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bozidar Ivekovic's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 52.1% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 120 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 7.6% | 55.8% |
| b3 | 10 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 88 | 48.4% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 84 | 46.2% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 85.2% | 64.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
Bozidar Ivekovic's chess games
All 697 games by Bozidar Ivekovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 305 wins, 232 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/14/9 | 45.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 15/10/7 | 46.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/7/0 | 61.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,632 | Mitropa Cup | B90 |
| Aug 2016 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,582 | 55th Wch U20 | A06 |
| Aug 2016 | Shardul Gagare | 2,486 | 55th Wch U20 | D75 |
| Apr 2015 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,474 | Zagreb Open | E10 |
| Dec 2018 | Lev Yankelevich | 2,441 | 3rd Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2013 | 62 | 38 | 2,040 |
| ch-SVK Open B | 2010 | 28 | 16 | 2,027 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,234 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 21 | 15 | 2,267 |
| chT-CRO U16 | 2011 | 19 | 15.5 | 2,106 |
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 19 | 11 | 2,163 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,351 |
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 16 | 9 | 2,234 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Toni Petrusic (10 games) · Matej Blazeka (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bozidar Ivekovic's chess games?
697 games by Bozidar Ivekovic, from Oct 2007 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 Bozidar Ivekovic has played.
What does Bozidar Ivekovic play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Bozidar Ivekovic opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bozidar Ivekovic answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bozidar Ivekovic play as White?
As White, Bozidar Ivekovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bozidar Ivekovic play as Black?
As Black, Bozidar Ivekovic most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Bozidar Ivekovic's FIDE rating?
Bozidar Ivekovic is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Bozidar Ivekovic played?
Our database contains 697 games by Bozidar Ivekovic, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 232 draws, 160 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bozidar Ivekovic?
697 games by Bozidar Ivekovic 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.