Prepare against Dobrivoj Popovic
CM · Serbia · World #32,984 classical · FIDE ID 907103
Our database contains 143 games by Dobrivoj Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dobrivoj Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dobrivoj 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 | 1,969 | 2,221 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,166 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,206 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 32 | 17 | 94 | 22.4% |
| As White | 74 | 21 | 4 | 49 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 11 | 13 | 45 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dobrivoj Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dobrivoj Popovic's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 87.8% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 30.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c3 (31.6% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Popovic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Popovic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 51.5% | 26.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 45.5% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 21.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Dobrivoj Popovic's chess games
All 143 games by Dobrivoj 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Vasile Sanduleac | 2,457 | Backa Palanka Open 2nd | B06 |
| Apr 2025 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,354 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Jun 1989 | Jovan Petronic | 2,345 | 8th Bela Crkva Open | B53 |
| Apr 2025 | Patryk Chylewski | 2,317 | Titled Tue Late | C43 |
| Apr 2025 | Tobias Voege | 2,296 | Titled Tue Late | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 115 | 31 | 1,987 |
| 1st Paracin Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| Backa Palanka Open 2nd | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,404 |
| 4th ch-Vojvodina | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,071 |
| 1st ch-Vojvodina | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 2,039 |
| 8th Bela Crkva Open | 1989 | 3 | 2 | 2,460 |
| ch-Vojvodina 3rd | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,981 |
| 7th Gligoric Cup | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dobrivoj Popovic's chess games?
143 games by Dobrivoj 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 Dobrivoj Popovic has played.
What does Dobrivoj Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Dobrivoj Popovic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dobrivoj Popovic answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dobrivoj Popovic play as White?
As White, Dobrivoj Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dobrivoj Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Dobrivoj Popovic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Dobrivoj Popovic's FIDE rating?
Dobrivoj Popovic is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Dobrivoj Popovic played?
Our database contains 143 games by Dobrivoj Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 94 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dobrivoj Popovic?
143 games by Dobrivoj 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.