Prepare against Ivica Berkov
Serbia · World #69,420 classical · FIDE ID 919845
When preparing against Ivica Berkov, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ivica Berkov, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivica Berkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivica Berkov 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 | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivica Berkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivica Berkov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Berkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Berkov usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Berkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Berkov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Ivica Berkov's chess games
All 31 games by Ivica Berkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Miroljub Jevtic | 2,070 | ch-SRB sf | A47 |
| Mar 2009 | Milan Momirovic | 1,806 | Belgrade Spring Open | A56 |
| Mar 2010 | Vuk Djordjevic | 1,803 | Belgrade Spring Open | E27 |
| Mar 2010 | Dusan Janic | 1,747 | Belgrade Spring Open | D48 |
| Mar 2009 | Nedeljko Micic | 1,689 | Belgrade Spring Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2010 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,718 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivica Berkov's chess games?
31 games by Ivica Berkov, from Jul 2009 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 Ivica Berkov has played.
What does Ivica Berkov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ivica Berkov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivica Berkov answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivica Berkov play as White?
As White, Ivica Berkov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivica Berkov play as Black?
As Black, Ivica Berkov most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ivica Berkov's FIDE rating?
Ivica Berkov is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ivica Berkov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ivica Berkov, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivica Berkov?
31 games by Ivica Berkov 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.