Prepare against Ivko Jelovac
Serbia · World #60,181 classical · FIDE ID 936545
When preparing against Ivko Jelovac, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 89 games by Ivko Jelovac, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivko Jelovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivko Jelovac 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 | 1,855 | 1,971 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,956 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,887 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 24 | 36 | 29 | 27.0% |
| As White | 46 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivko Jelovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivko Jelovac's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 97.8% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Jelovac usually continues Bc4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Jelovac usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Jelovac usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Jelovac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Ivko Jelovac's chess games
All 89 games by Ivko Jelovac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 24 wins, 36 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Balind Nadj Hedjesi | 2,413 | ch-Subotica | B99 |
| Feb 2015 | Veso Avram | 2,109 | ch-Subotica | E67 |
| Feb 2017 | Zdravko Puhalo | 2,068 | ch-Subotica Open | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Julius Vecseri | 2,039 | Subotica Autumn Open | B88 |
| Mar 2014 | Ivan Rajic | 2,020 | ch-Subotica | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 31 | 15 | 2,037 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2020 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 16 | 7 | 1,949 |
| Subotica Autumn Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,960 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivko Jelovac's chess games?
89 games by Ivko Jelovac, from Apr 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 Ivko Jelovac has played.
What does Ivko Jelovac play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ivko Jelovac opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivko Jelovac answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ivko Jelovac play as White?
As White, Ivko Jelovac's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivko Jelovac play as Black?
As Black, Ivko Jelovac most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ivko Jelovac's FIDE rating?
Ivko Jelovac is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Ivko Jelovac played?
Our database contains 89 games by Ivko Jelovac, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 36 draws, 29 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivko Jelovac?
89 games by Ivko Jelovac 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.