Prepare against Nenad Popovic
FM · Serbia · World #18,722 classical · FIDE ID 933686
Our database contains 202 games by Nenad Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nenad Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nenad Popovic 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 | 2,068 | 2,349 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,307 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,249 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 81 | 47 | 74 | 40.1% |
| As White | 99 | 44 | 25 | 30 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 37 | 22 | 44 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nenad Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nenad Popovic's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 48.5% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 45 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 51 | 98.1% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 88.6% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Nenad Popovic's chess games
All 202 games by Nenad Popovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 47 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,507 | chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | D93 |
| Nov 2007 | Dragoljub Velimirovic | 2,442 | 20th Belgrade Trophy | E90 |
| Aug 2012 | Dejan Nestorovic | 2,440 | chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | A25 |
| Sep 2018 | Slobodan Munizaba | 2,426 | chT-SRB | A32 |
| Sep 2004 | Aleksandar Simonovic | 2,418 | chT-SCG Central | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 30 | 12 | 2,273 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,329 |
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2014 | 16 | 12 | 2,525 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| Arandjelovac ASK-3 FM | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,127 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,307 |
| 21st Belgrade Trophy | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nenad Popovic's chess games?
202 games by Nenad Popovic, from Apr 2003 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 Nenad Popovic has played.
What does Nenad Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Nenad Popovic opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nenad Popovic answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nenad Popovic play as White?
As White, Nenad Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nenad Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Nenad Popovic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Nenad Popovic's FIDE rating?
Nenad Popovic is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Nenad Popovic played?
Our database contains 202 games by Nenad Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 47 draws, 74 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nenad Popovic?
202 games by Nenad Popovic 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.