Prepare against Ivan B Zivkovic
FM · Serbia · World #2,661 classical · FIDE ID 935972
Our database contains 260 games by Ivan B Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan B Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan B Zivkovic 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 | 2,352 | 2,367 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,392 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,335 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 91 | 86 | 83 | 35.0% |
| As White | 129 | 55 | 39 | 35 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 131 | 36 | 47 | 48 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan B Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan B Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 91.5% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 91.5% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 56.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 19 | 41.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Ivan B Zivkovic's chess games
All 260 games by Ivan B Zivkovic 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: 91 wins, 86 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | Titled Tue | C18 |
| Nov 2009 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,546 | ch-SRB Central | B01 |
| Aug 2009 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,527 | Paracin Open | B42 |
| Apr 2019 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,506 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Sep 2011 | Miroslav D Miljkovic | 2,495 | chT-SRB | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 69 | 27 | 2,180 |
| chT-SRB | 2016 | 31 | 12 | 2,309 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2009 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,399 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2007 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,408 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,401 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,347 |
| 8th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan B Zivkovic's chess games?
260 games by Ivan B Zivkovic, 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 Ivan B Zivkovic has played.
What does Ivan B Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Ivan B Zivkovic opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan B Zivkovic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivan B Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Ivan B Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan B Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan B Zivkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Ivan B Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Ivan B Zivkovic is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Ivan B Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 260 games by Ivan B Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 86 draws, 83 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan B Zivkovic?
260 games by Ivan B Zivkovic 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.