Prepare against Ivo Popovic
HRV · World #23,202 classical · FIDE ID 14501899
Our database contains 160 games by Ivo Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Popovic 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 | 2,032 | 2,238 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 2,244 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,142 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 30.0% |
| As White | 82 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Popovic's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 72.0% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 12.2% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.1% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Popovic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Popovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Popovic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Popovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 91.7% | 34.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ivo Popovic's chess games
All 160 games by Ivo Popovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 54 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Robert Loncar | 2,385 | Zadar Open | C99 |
| Jan 1994 | Nenad Fercec | 2,385 | Zadar Open | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Gordan Lazovic | 2,325 | ch-CRO | A58 |
| Jan 1997 | Marijan Kristovic | 2,310 | Zadar Open | B34 |
| Jan 1996 | Emilijo Fucak | 2,300 | ch-CRO | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 1999 | 36 | 18 | 2,333 |
| Omis Open | 2007 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,246 |
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| 23rd Zadar Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2S-CRO | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-CRO | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,300 |
| chT2-CRO | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,361 |
| chT3-CRO | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Popovic's chess games?
160 games by Ivo Popovic, from Apr 2003 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 Popovic has played.
What does Ivo Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Ivo Popovic opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Popovic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivo Popovic play as White?
As White, Ivo Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Popovic most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Ivo Popovic's FIDE rating?
Ivo Popovic is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Ivo Popovic played?
Our database contains 160 games by Ivo Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 54 draws, 58 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Popovic?
160 games by Ivo Popovic 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.