Prepare against Mario Kovacic
HRV · World #51,807 classical · FIDE ID 14510626
Our database contains 138 games by Mario Kovacic, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Kovacic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Kovacic 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 | 1,886 | 1,907 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,924 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,901 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 48 | 36 | 54 | 34.8% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Kovacic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Kovacic's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 98.7% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 65.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 34.1% | 67.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
Mario Kovacic's chess games
All 138 games by Mario Kovacic in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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, 36 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Helge Mueller | 2,295 | Finkenstein Open | D37 |
| Oct 2010 | Miroslav Nagrajsalovic | 2,224 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C47 |
| Jan 1993 | Pavel Petek | 2,220 | chT-SLO | C55 |
| Jan 1992 | Primoz Soln | 2,150 | Tomo Zupan Open | C01 |
| Oct 2012 | Franjo Koren | 2,068 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 45 | 24.5 | 1,968 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2002 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,138 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1992 | 16 | 9 | 2,128 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,909 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,903 |
| chT-SLO | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,791 |
| 13th Bled Open | 1992 | 6 | 2 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Kovacic's chess games?
138 games by Mario Kovacic, from Jun 2014 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 Mario Kovacic has played.
What does Mario Kovacic play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Mario Kovacic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Kovacic answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Mario Kovacic play as White?
As White, Mario Kovacic's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Kovacic play as Black?
As Black, Mario Kovacic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Mario Kovacic's FIDE rating?
Mario Kovacic is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Mario Kovacic played?
Our database contains 138 games by Mario Kovacic, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 36 draws, 54 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Kovacic?
138 games by Mario Kovacic 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.