Prepare against Franjo Kovacic
HRV · World #99,580 classical · FIDE ID 14510618
When preparing against Franjo Kovacic, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 71 games by Franjo Kovacic, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franjo Kovacic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franjo 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 | 1,731 | 1,815 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,779 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,778 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 25 | 31 | 21.1% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franjo Kovacic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franjo Kovacic's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 43.8% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 37.5% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Franjo Kovacic's chess games
All 71 games by Franjo Kovacic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 15 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Sinisa Zizek | 1,945 | Medimurska CupT | B18 |
| Feb 2014 | Josip Kerman | 1,821 | Medimurska CupT | D15 |
| Apr 2016 | Ivan Pintaric | 1,775 | chT3B-CRO Center North | A04 |
| May 2016 | Bozidar Hajec | 1,706 | chT3B-CRO Center North | A30 |
| Feb 2020 | Filip David | 1,679 | Medjimurje Cup | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2013 | 19 | 7 | 1,806 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 18 | 5 | 1,772 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,782 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,794 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,643 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,580 |
| Varazdinske Toplice Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,592 |
| 7th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franjo Kovacic's chess games?
71 games by Franjo Kovacic, from May 2011 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 Franjo Kovacic has played.
What does Franjo Kovacic play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Franjo Kovacic opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franjo Kovacic answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Franjo Kovacic play as White?
As White, Franjo Kovacic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franjo Kovacic play as Black?
As Black, Franjo Kovacic most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Franjo Kovacic's FIDE rating?
Franjo Kovacic is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (May 2012).
How many games has Franjo Kovacic played?
Our database contains 71 games by Franjo Kovacic, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franjo Kovacic?
71 games by Franjo 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.