Prepare against Mihael Kovac
HRV · World #60,305 classical · FIDE ID 14558661
When preparing against Mihael Kovac, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Mihael Kovac, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihael Kovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihael Kovac 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 | 1,855 | 1,907 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,855 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 20.5% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihael Kovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihael Kovac's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 23.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 23.5% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Kovac usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kovac usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Mihael Kovac's chess games
All 44 games by Mihael Kovac in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Slavko S Rosic | 2,295 | 27th Bosnjaci Open | B40 |
| Jul 2015 | Patrick Nikic | 1,967 | ch-CRO U19 | E11 |
| Mar 2023 | Darko Hlebec | 1,900 | 23rd ch-EU | D05 |
| Jul 2015 | Matija Jancikic | 1,842 | ch-CRO U19 | C50 |
| Jul 2016 | Pavo Matanovic | 1,768 | ch-CRO U19 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2016 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,736 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,806 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,651 |
| 28th Bosnjaci Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,868 |
| 27th Bosnjaci Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,242 |
| 1st Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 |
| Krk Golden Island Open | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,236 |
| Split Open 7th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,604 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihael Kovac's chess games?
44 games by Mihael Kovac, from Sep 2015 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 Mihael Kovac has played.
What does Mihael Kovac play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mihael Kovac opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihael Kovac answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mihael Kovac play as White?
As White, Mihael Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihael Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Mihael Kovac most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mihael Kovac's FIDE rating?
Mihael Kovac is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Mihael Kovac played?
Our database contains 44 games by Mihael Kovac, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihael Kovac?
44 games by Mihael Kovac 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.