Prepare against Matija Kovacevic
HRV · World #21,638 classical · FIDE ID 14530996
Our database contains 81 games by Matija Kovacevic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matija Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matija 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 | 2,044 | 2,044 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,072 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,140 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 32 | 17 | 32 | 39.5% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matija Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matija Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 37.2% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 37.2% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 57.9% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matija Kovacevic's chess games
All 81 games by Matija Kovacevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Bojan Sikanjic | 2,157 | chT2-CRO West | E67 |
| Apr 2016 | Teo Tomulic | 2,145 | chT2-CRO w | A41 |
| May 2017 | Srecko Kovacevic | 2,102 | CRO Cup | A52 |
| Mar 2014 | Nenad Levar | 2,099 | chT2-CRO West | E62 |
| Oct 2012 | Igor Lulic | 2,087 | chT2-CRO West | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2017 | 48 | 26.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2002 | 10 | 2 | 1,882 |
| Bujstina Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| 6th SRB Kadetski festival U10 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| chT2-CRO w | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| CRO Cup | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matija Kovacevic's chess games?
81 games by Matija Kovacevic, from Jan 2011 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 Matija Kovacevic has played.
What does Matija Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Matija Kovacevic opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matija Kovacevic answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matija Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Matija Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matija Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Matija Kovacevic most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Matija Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Matija Kovacevic is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matija Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 81 games by Matija Kovacevic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matija Kovacevic?
81 games by Matija 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.