Prepare against Jovan Petkovic
Serbia · World #6,916 classical · FIDE ID 984922
When preparing against Jovan Petkovic, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 103 games by Jovan Petkovic, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jovan Petkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovan Petkovic 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 | 2,226 | 2,234 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,253 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,235 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 33.0% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 11 | 19 | 22 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovan Petkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovan Petkovic's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 52.9% | 70.4% |
| e4 | 24 | 47.1% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 70.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Jovan Petkovic's chess games
All 103 games by Jovan Petkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 34 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Aleksandar Vrbljanac | 2,313 | Belgrade-chT Quality | E18 |
| Oct 2021 | Marko Ivanovic | 2,300 | Belgrade Premier League | B23 |
| May 2026 | Milos Milosevic | 2,276 | NIKOLA KARAKLAJIĆ CUP 2026 | D76 |
| Nov 2021 | Ljilja Drljevic | 2,197 | 35th Belgrade Trophy | E62 |
| May 2026 | Goran Biocanin | 2,169 | NIKOLA KARAKLAJIĆ CUP 2026 | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 21 | 15 | 2,264 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,194 |
| 35th Belgrade Trophy | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| 34th Belgrade Trophy | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,050 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Paracin Summer Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovan Petkovic's chess games?
103 games by Jovan Petkovic, from Jul 2016 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 Jovan Petkovic has played.
What does Jovan Petkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jovan Petkovic opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovan Petkovic answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jovan Petkovic play as White?
As White, Jovan Petkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovan Petkovic play as Black?
As Black, Jovan Petkovic most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jovan Petkovic's FIDE rating?
Jovan Petkovic is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Jovan Petkovic played?
Our database contains 103 games by Jovan Petkovic, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovan Petkovic?
103 games by Jovan Petkovic 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.