Prepare against Dominik Kovacic
HRV · World #63,998 classical · FIDE ID 14524066
When preparing against Dominik Kovacic, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 105 games by Dominik Kovacic, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Kovacic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Kovacic 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 | 1,842 | 1,897 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,998 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 25 | 32 | 48 | 23.8% |
| As White | 53 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Kovacic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Kovacic's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 58.5% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 22.6% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.2% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Dominik Kovacic's chess games
All 105 games by Dominik Kovacic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 25 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Franjo Koren | 2,068 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C00 |
| May 2012 | Jozsef Vucko | 2,054 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C60 |
| Jul 2011 | Mihovil Vucic | 1,954 | ch-CRO U19 | B22 |
| Dec 2008 | Stjepan-Kresimir Grguric | 1,905 | Valpovo Open U20 | B12 |
| May 2017 | Dejan Vibovec | 1,815 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 21 | 9 | 1,873 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2011 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
| Valpovo Open U20 | 2009 | 13 | 4 | 1,711 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 12 | 5 | 1,693 |
| 20th chT-CRO U20 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,693 |
| 6th Ptuj Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| 21st chT-CRO U20 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,904 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2011 | 8 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Kovacic's chess games?
105 games by Dominik Kovacic, from Sep 2010 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 Dominik Kovacic has played.
What does Dominik Kovacic play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Dominik Kovacic opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Kovacic answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Dominik Kovacic play as White?
As White, Dominik Kovacic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Kovacic play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Kovacic most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Dominik Kovacic's FIDE rating?
Dominik Kovacic is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Dominik Kovacic played?
Our database contains 105 games by Dominik Kovacic, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Kovacic?
105 games by Dominik Kovacic 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.