Prepare against Dragan Kovacevic
FM · Serbia · World #8,863 classical · FIDE ID 903132
Our database contains 169 games by Dragan Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Kovacevic 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 | 2,188 | 2,314 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,247 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,333 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 52 | 59 | 58 | 30.8% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 98.9% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 53.3% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 24.4% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Dragan Kovacevic's chess games
All 169 games by Dragan Kovacevic 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: 52 wins, 59 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Stefan Mazur | 2,419 | Stara Pazova Open | C00 |
| Aug 2010 | Predrag Bodiroga | 2,406 | Stara Pazova Open | B13 |
| Nov 2016 | Sinisa Arbutina | 2,356 | chT-Vojvodina | A53 |
| Aug 2010 | Dusan Indjic | 2,329 | Stara Pazova Open | B30 |
| Sep 2004 | Slobodan Munizaba | 2,314 | chT-SCG Vojvodina | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 59 | 28.5 | 2,220 |
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| Stara Pazova Open | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,286 |
| chT-SCG Vojvodina | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,336 |
| chT2-Vojvodina | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,228 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| Stari Banovci Vidovdan Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Kovacevic's chess games?
169 games by Dragan Kovacevic, 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 Dragan Kovacevic has played.
What does Dragan Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Dragan Kovacevic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Kovacevic answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dragan Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Dragan Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Kovacevic most often plays: Pirc Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Dragan Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Kovacevic is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dragan Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 169 games by Dragan Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 59 draws, 58 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Kovacevic?
169 games by Dragan Kovacevic 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.