Prepare against Bozidar Popovic
HRV · World #16,996 classical · FIDE ID 14501996
Our database contains 46 games by Bozidar Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bozidar Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bozidar 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 | 2,085 | 2,257 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,114 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,206 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 17.4% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bozidar Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bozidar Popovic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Popovic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Bozidar Popovic's chess games
All 46 games by Bozidar 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: 8 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Slobodan Martinovic | 2,452 | chT-CRO2c | D00 |
| Oct 2010 | Kristijan Lalic | 2,294 | chT2-CRO East | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Igor Markovic | 2,255 | CRO Cup | A02 |
| Jan 1998 | Marijan Mazuran | 2,240 | chT2-CRO | C55 |
| Jan 1998 | Miroslav Susnjar | 2,230 | chT2-CRO | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
| Dubrovnik Advent 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| Croatian Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,938 |
| SSOBZ Cup Team 12th | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,113 |
| Osijek Baranja CupT 13th | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bozidar Popovic's chess games?
46 games by Bozidar 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 Bozidar Popovic has played.
What does Bozidar Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Bozidar Popovic opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bozidar Popovic answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bozidar Popovic play as White?
As White, Bozidar Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bozidar Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Bozidar Popovic most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Bozidar Popovic's FIDE rating?
Bozidar Popovic is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Bozidar Popovic played?
Our database contains 46 games by Bozidar Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses (17.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bozidar Popovic?
46 games by Bozidar 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.