Prepare against Jovan Popov
Serbia · World #54,347 classical · FIDE ID 916897
Our database contains 30 games by Jovan Popov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovan Popov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovan Popov 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 | 1,876 | 2,185 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,120 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovan Popov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovan Popov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Popov usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Popov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Popov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Popov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Jovan Popov's chess games
All 30 games by Jovan Popov 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Miloje Brajic | 2,238 | 7th ch-Vojvodina | C01 |
| May 2007 | Dobrotich Andreev | 2,110 | ch-BUL Veterans | B00 |
| Jul 2015 | David Brinovec | 1,991 | 6th ch-Vojvodina | D48 |
| Jul 2017 | Zoran Ratic | 1,873 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | D36 |
| Jul 2017 | Jovan Vranjkovic | 1,737 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virovitica | 1980 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| 6th ch-Vojvodina | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,015 |
| 7th ch-Vojvodina | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,156 |
| ch-BUL Veterans | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,510 |
| 4th ch-Vojvodina | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,063 |
| Smederevska Palanka | 1971 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 14th Vojvodina Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovan Popov's chess games?
30 games by Jovan Popov, 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 Popov has played.
What does Jovan Popov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jovan Popov opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovan Popov answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jovan Popov play as White?
As White, Jovan Popov's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovan Popov play as Black?
As Black, Jovan Popov most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Jovan Popov's FIDE rating?
Jovan Popov is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Jovan Popov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jovan Popov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovan Popov?
30 games by Jovan Popov 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.