Prepare against Jovan Buzganovic
Serbia · World #88,173 classical · FIDE ID 904201
When preparing against Jovan Buzganovic, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 47 games by Jovan Buzganovic, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovan Buzganovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovan Buzganovic 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 | 1,764 | 1,951 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,818 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 29.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovan Buzganovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovan Buzganovic's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Buzganovic usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Buzganovic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Buzganovic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Jovan Buzganovic's chess games
All 47 games by Jovan Buzganovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Nadezda Stojanovic | 2,052 | 19th Belgrade Trophy | D02 |
| Nov 2007 | Nikola Bulatovic | 2,034 | 20th Belgrade Trophy | D00 |
| Nov 2007 | Dragan Dunjic | 2,033 | 20th Belgrade Trophy | D00 |
| Nov 2007 | Dimitrije Vujosevic | 2,007 | 20th Belgrade Trophy | A45 |
| Dec 2008 | Boris Kovacevic | 1,899 | 21st Belgrade Trophy | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 21st Belgrade Trophy | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| 19th Belgrade Trophy | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,970 |
| 23rd Belgrade Trophy | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,801 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| 26th Belgrade Trophy | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,946 |
| 31st Belgrade Trophy | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,856 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovan Buzganovic's chess games?
47 games by Jovan Buzganovic, from Jan 2008 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 Buzganovic has played.
What does Jovan Buzganovic play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jovan Buzganovic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovan Buzganovic answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...b5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jovan Buzganovic play as White?
As White, Jovan Buzganovic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Lazard Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovan Buzganovic play as Black?
As Black, Jovan Buzganovic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jovan Buzganovic's FIDE rating?
Jovan Buzganovic is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jovan Buzganovic played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jovan Buzganovic, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovan Buzganovic?
47 games by Jovan Buzganovic 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.