Prepare against Jovan Pejovic
Montenegro · World #8,607 classical · FIDE ID 920991
When preparing against Jovan Pejovic, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 142 games by Jovan Pejovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovan Pejovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovan Pejovic 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 | 2,193 | 2,214 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,169 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,236 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 48 | 52 | 42 | 33.8% |
| As White | 76 | 33 | 25 | 18 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 15 | 27 | 24 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovan Pejovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovan Pejovic's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 81.6% | 64.5% |
| g3 | 9 | 11.8% | 44.4% |
| c3 | 5 | 6.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pejovic usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Pejovic usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pejovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 12% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pejovic usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Pejovic usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pejovic usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 51.2% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 20 | 48.8% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
Jovan Pejovic's chess games
All 142 games by Jovan Pejovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 52 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Dusan Sekulic | 2,376 | 4th chT-SCG | A57 |
| Apr 2018 | Predrag Nikac | 2,340 | MNT Team Cup Final | C19 |
| Jun 2013 | Sreten Djukanovic | 2,316 | chT-MNT | A48 |
| May 2006 | Dragan Damjanovic | 2,294 | 4th chT-SCG | A42 |
| Jun 2013 | Veljko Draganic | 2,267 | chT-MNT | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 50 | 30.5 | 2,219 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,258 |
| 1st chT-MNT | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,322 |
| chT-SCG | 2003 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,180 |
| chT1-MNT | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,289 |
| MNT CupT | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| chT-MNT A | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovan Pejovic's chess games?
142 games by Jovan Pejovic, from Apr 2003 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 Pejovic has played.
What does Jovan Pejovic play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Jovan Pejovic opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games), 1.c3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovan Pejovic answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c6 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Jovan Pejovic play as White?
As White, Jovan Pejovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovan Pejovic play as Black?
As Black, Jovan Pejovic most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Jovan Pejovic's FIDE rating?
Jovan Pejovic is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jovan Pejovic played?
Our database contains 142 games by Jovan Pejovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 52 draws, 42 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovan Pejovic?
142 games by Jovan Pejovic 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.