Prepare against Neven Jakupovic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #5,435 classical · FIDE ID 14400847
When preparing against Neven Jakupovic, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 131 games by Neven Jakupovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Neven Jakupovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neven Jakupovic 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 | 2,263 | 2,327 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,324 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 39 | 51 | 41 | 29.8% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 26 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 66 | 12 | 25 | 29 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neven Jakupovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neven Jakupovic's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 67.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 18.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jakupovic usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Jakupovic usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Jakupovic usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Jakupovic usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Jakupovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Jakupovic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 88.0% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Neven Jakupovic's chess games
All 131 games by Neven Jakupovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 39 wins, 51 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Emir Dizdarevic | 2,519 | chT1-BIH CFFBH | D27 |
| Aug 2007 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,456 | chT1-BIH CFFBH | E61 |
| Sep 1999 | Ruud Janssen | 2,448 | Wch U20 | E61 |
| Sep 1999 | Fernando Peralta | 2,433 | Wch U20 | B03 |
| Sep 1999 | Andranik Matikozian | 2,427 | Wch U20 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-BIH CFFBH | 2009 | 17 | 8 | 2,376 |
| chT-BIH | 2000 | 16 | 9 | 2,377 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,253 |
| Sarajevo Vecernjakov GP | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| 34th Hallsberg Open 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,305 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,409 |
| 48th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neven Jakupovic's chess games?
131 games by Neven Jakupovic, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Neven Jakupovic has played.
What does Neven Jakupovic play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Neven Jakupovic opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neven Jakupovic answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Neven Jakupovic play as White?
As White, Neven Jakupovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neven Jakupovic play as Black?
As Black, Neven Jakupovic most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Neven Jakupovic's FIDE rating?
Neven Jakupovic is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Neven Jakupovic played?
Our database contains 131 games by Neven Jakupovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 51 draws, 41 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neven Jakupovic?
131 games by Neven Jakupovic 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.