Prepare against Josipa Zovko
HRV · World #90,442 classical · FIDE ID 14570009
When preparing against Josipa Zovko, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 77 games by Josipa Zovko, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josipa Zovko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josipa Zovko 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 | 1,757 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,892 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,947 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 39.0% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josipa Zovko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josipa Zovko's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 69.2% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Zovko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zovko usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 68.8% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Josipa Zovko's chess games
All 77 games by Josipa Zovko in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 30 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Laura Lukinovic | 1,791 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | A22 |
| Aug 2021 | Tashika Arora | 1,744 | World Cup U14 Girls Prel | B76 |
| Jun 2022 | Helena Domislovic | 1,721 | ch-CRO U15 Girls | B30 |
| Aug 2020 | Franka Kolovrat | 1,714 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | C42 |
| Aug 2026 | Lucija Botica | 1,681 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2023 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,443 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,636 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,285 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,716 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,382 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,353 |
| ch-CRO U17 Girls | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,724 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josipa Zovko's chess games?
77 games by Josipa Zovko, from Sep 2018 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 Josipa Zovko has played.
What does Josipa Zovko play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Josipa Zovko opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josipa Zovko answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Josipa Zovko play as White?
As White, Josipa Zovko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josipa Zovko play as Black?
As Black, Josipa Zovko most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Josipa Zovko's FIDE rating?
Josipa Zovko is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Josipa Zovko played?
Our database contains 77 games by Josipa Zovko, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josipa Zovko?
77 games by Josipa Zovko 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.