Prepare against Jovan Jovancevic
Montenegro · World #12,627 classical · FIDE ID 900702
Our database contains 183 games by Jovan Jovancevic, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovan Jovancevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovan Jovancevic 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 | 2,133 | 2,163 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,211 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,193 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 73 | 35 | 75 | 39.9% |
| As White | 98 | 38 | 15 | 45 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 35 | 20 | 30 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 99.0% | 46.9% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Jovancevic usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Jovancevic usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Jovancevic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Jovancevic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 89.7% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 68.8% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
Jovan Jovancevic's chess games
All 183 games by Jovan Jovancevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 73 wins, 35 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Dragisa Blagojevic | 2,444 | chT-MNT | D37 |
| Aug 2012 | Boro Miljanic | 2,393 | chT-MNT | B22 |
| Sep 2011 | Dragan Perovic | 2,378 | 20th chT2-FRM | D10 |
| Apr 2021 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,376 | chT-Madrid | D93 |
| May 2025 | Slavisa Milanovic | 2,342 | chT-MNE Premier | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 35 | 11.5 | 2,172 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| ch-MNT int U14 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,769 |
| Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-MNE Premier | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovan Jovancevic's chess games?
183 games by Jovan Jovancevic, from Jul 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 Jovancevic has played.
What does Jovan Jovancevic play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Jovan Jovancevic opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovan Jovancevic answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Jovan Jovancevic play as White?
As White, Jovan Jovancevic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovan Jovancevic play as Black?
As Black, Jovan Jovancevic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Jovan Jovancevic's FIDE rating?
Jovan Jovancevic is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jovan Jovancevic played?
Our database contains 183 games by Jovan Jovancevic, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 35 draws, 75 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovan Jovancevic?
183 games by Jovan Jovancevic 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.