Prepare against Ivo Knezovic
HRV · World #35,601 classical · FIDE ID 14512815
When preparing against Ivo Knezovic, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Ivo Knezovic, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Knezovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Knezovic 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 | 1,956 | 1,987 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,973 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,957 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 26.9% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Knezovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Knezovic's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 48.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Knezovic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Knezovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Knezovic usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Knezovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Knezovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Knezovic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 91.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Ivo Knezovic's chess games
All 52 games by Ivo Knezovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Martin Lukes | 2,091 | Solin Open | D00 |
| Aug 2003 | Ivica Marcic | 2,083 | Stobrec Epetium Open | A26 |
| Oct 2005 | Mirko Zaper | 2,005 | Omis Open | C11 |
| Aug 2006 | Josip Batinic | 1,919 | Epetium Open | E15 |
| Oct 2013 | Marko Martinic | 1,850 | chT3-CRO South | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stobrec Epetium Open | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| Omis Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 2,027 |
| Epetium Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| Dubrovnik Open | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,875 |
| chT3-CRO South | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,731 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,045 |
| New Zagreb Classic 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Knezovic's chess games?
52 games by Ivo Knezovic, from Jan 2006 to Aug 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 Ivo Knezovic has played.
What does Ivo Knezovic play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ivo Knezovic opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Knezovic answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ivo Knezovic play as White?
As White, Ivo Knezovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Knezovic play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Knezovic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ivo Knezovic's FIDE rating?
Ivo Knezovic is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ivo Knezovic played?
Our database contains 52 games by Ivo Knezovic, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Knezovic?
52 games by Ivo Knezovic 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.