Prepare against Ismet Burovic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #4,079 classical · FIDE ID 14400219
Our database contains 580 games by Ismet Burovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ismet Burovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismet Burovic 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 | 2,301 | 2,398 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,392 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,327 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 580 | 243 | 179 | 157 | 41.9% |
| As White | 283 | 125 | 89 | 68 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 297 | 118 | 90 | 89 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismet Burovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismet Burovic's side.
First moves as White (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 93.3% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Burovic usually continues d3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Burovic usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Burovic usually continues d3 (67.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Burovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Burovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Burovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 122 | 84.1% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.2% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 55.7% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 23 | 21.7% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 22 | 20.8% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Ismet Burovic's chess games
All 580 games by Ismet Burovic 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: 243 wins, 179 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 85 | 33/29/23 | 38.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 32 | 19/3/9 | 59.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 11/7/15 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,535 | 21st Zadar Open A | A21 |
| Jan 1991 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,510 | Torcy Open A | B14 |
| May 1998 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,505 | Dresden zt 1.2 | A55 |
| May 1998 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,495 | Dresden zt 1.2 | A08 |
| May 1998 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,495 | Dresden zt 1.2 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,390 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 26 | 13 | 2,362 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2010 | 18 | 9 | 2,309 |
| chT1-BIH CFFBH | 2009 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,422 |
| 1st League Cent-SRB | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| Dresden zt 1.2 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,425 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,341 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismet Burovic's chess games?
580 games by Ismet Burovic, 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 Ismet Burovic has played.
What does Ismet Burovic play on the first move as White?
Across 283 games with White in our database, Ismet Burovic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismet Burovic answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Ismet Burovic play as White?
As White, Ismet Burovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (85 games, 38.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (32 games, 59.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismet Burovic play as Black?
As Black, Ismet Burovic most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Ismet Burovic's FIDE rating?
Ismet Burovic is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Ismet Burovic played?
Our database contains 580 games by Ismet Burovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 179 draws, 157 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismet Burovic?
580 games by Ismet Burovic 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.