Prepare against Krsto Kovacevic
HRV · World #15,253 classical · FIDE ID 14519739
When preparing against Krsto Kovacevic, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Krsto Kovacevic, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krsto Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krsto 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 | 2,103 | 2,124 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 37.8% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krsto Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krsto Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 92.5% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 32.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Krsto Kovacevic's chess games
All 82 games by Krsto Kovacevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 31 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Branko Rogulj | 2,400 | 3rd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | B03 |
| Mar 2012 | Tadija Barbaric Vuk | 2,206 | Zagreb Open B | B52 |
| Feb 2010 | Mate Ribicic | 2,203 | Zagreb Open B | E44 |
| Mar 2012 | Janko Havas | 2,186 | Zagreb Open B | B52 |
| Jul 2019 | Chamal Gedgafov | 2,163 | 19th IPCA Wch | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPCA Wch-A 11th | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| 14th IPCA World Championship | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,110 |
| IPCA Wch 12th | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| 13th IPCA Wch A | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| 3rd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krsto Kovacevic's chess games?
82 games by Krsto Kovacevic, from Jul 2007 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 Krsto Kovacevic has played.
What does Krsto Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Krsto Kovacevic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krsto Kovacevic answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Krsto Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Krsto Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krsto Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Krsto Kovacevic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Krsto Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Krsto Kovacevic is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Krsto Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 82 games by Krsto Kovacevic, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krsto Kovacevic?
82 games by Krsto 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.