Prepare against Mihovil Zivkovic
HRV · World #26,705 classical · FIDE ID 14586002
When preparing against Mihovil Zivkovic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mihovil Zivkovic, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mihovil Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihovil Zivkovic 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 | 2,007 | 2,011 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,815 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihovil Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihovil Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Mihovil Zivkovic's chess games
All 30 games by Mihovil Zivkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Sep 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, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Mateo Ivic | 2,146 | I. Međugorje Open 2026 | C42 |
| Sep 2026 | Patrik Kristic | 2,037 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Andrija Cubric | 2,012 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | A83 |
| Dec 2023 | Faruk Losic | 2,004 | Dubrovnik Advent Open | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Ognjen Razov Bogavcic | 1,840 | Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| I. Međugorje Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,947 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,235 |
| Dubrovnik Advent Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,027 |
| 15th Split Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,487 |
| 6th Solta Open | 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1,669 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihovil Zivkovic's chess games?
30 games by Mihovil Zivkovic, from Jul 2019 to Sep 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 Mihovil Zivkovic has played.
What does Mihovil Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mihovil Zivkovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihovil Zivkovic answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Mihovil Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Mihovil Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihovil Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Mihovil Zivkovic most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mihovil Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Mihovil Zivkovic is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mihovil Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mihovil Zivkovic, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihovil Zivkovic?
30 games by Mihovil Zivkovic 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.