Prepare against Jovan Birg
Austria · World #75,697 classical · FIDE ID 1611836
When preparing against Jovan Birg, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jovan Birg, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovan Birg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovan Birg 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 | 1,803 | 2,001 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 10 | 21 | 42.6% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovan Birg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovan Birg's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Birg usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Birg usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Birg usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Jovan Birg's chess games
All 54 games by Jovan Birg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Dragan Antic | 2,171 | chB-Vienna State | B23 |
| May 2011 | Andreas Wieser | 1,952 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | C15 |
| Sep 2011 | Slavko Marjanovic | 1,949 | chB-Vienna State | C55 |
| Nov 2008 | Friedrich Skopetz | 1,944 | Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | C02 |
| Nov 2011 | Dorian Sauper | 1,926 | 6th Vienna Kavalier Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,016 |
| chB-Vienna State | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| 6th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| 5th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,177 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| Stockerau Open B | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,774 |
| Vienna Kavalier Open 3rd | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,024 |
| 8th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovan Birg's chess games?
54 games by Jovan Birg, from Sep 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 Jovan Birg has played.
What does Jovan Birg play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jovan Birg opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovan Birg answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jovan Birg play as White?
As White, Jovan Birg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovan Birg play as Black?
As Black, Jovan Birg most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jovan Birg's FIDE rating?
Jovan Birg is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jovan Birg played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jovan Birg, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovan Birg?
54 games by Jovan Birg 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.