Prepare against Predrag Kovacevic
IM · Serbia · World #9,679 classical · FIDE ID 901180
Our database contains 196 games by Predrag Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Predrag Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Predrag Kovacevic 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 | 2,175 | 2,391 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,314 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,321 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 57 | 76 | 63 | 29.1% |
| As White | 98 | 28 | 40 | 30 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 98 | 29 | 36 | 33 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Predrag Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Predrag Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 91.8% | 49.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nc3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 80.9% | 46.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Predrag Kovacevic's chess games
All 196 games by Predrag Kovacevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 57 wins, 76 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 19 | 1/8/10 | 5.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,530 | chT-YUG Cup | B23 |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Raicevic | 2,480 | ch-YUG sf | D83 |
| Jan 1989 | Stefan Djuric | 2,475 | Yugoslavia | B23 |
| Jun 1987 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,450 | 6th Bela Crkva Open | A54 |
| Jun 1987 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,450 | 6th Bela Crkva Open | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 1997 | 37 | 15 | 2,319 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,221 |
| Pancevo | 1989 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,439 |
| Belgrade B | 1990 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,356 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1989 | 11 | 6 | 2,417 |
| Belgrade Open | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,355 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Predrag Kovacevic's chess games?
196 games by Predrag Kovacevic, from Apr 2003 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 Predrag Kovacevic has played.
What does Predrag Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Predrag Kovacevic opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Predrag Kovacevic answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Predrag Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Predrag Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Predrag Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Predrag Kovacevic most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Predrag Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Predrag Kovacevic is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Predrag Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 196 games by Predrag Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 76 draws, 63 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Predrag Kovacevic?
196 games by Predrag Kovacevic 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.