Prepare against Nikola Kovacevic
Montenegro · World #39,033 classical · FIDE ID 632767
Our database contains 115 games by Nikola Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola 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 | 1,939 | 2,121 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 28 | 23 | 64 | 24.3% |
| As White | 58 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 9 | 35 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 37.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 97.4% | 35.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 15.4% |
Nikola Kovacevic's chess games
All 115 games by Nikola Kovacevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Sinisa Tomerlin | 2,255 | 22nd Zadar Open B | A05 |
| May 2026 | Momcilo Raicevic | 2,233 | Montenegro League 2026 | 1st | B15 |
| Mar 2021 | Marko Jelcic | 2,208 | Niksic IM 02 | A04 |
| Sep 2013 | Mitar Saranovic | 2,150 | chT1-MNT | B88 |
| Sep 2012 | Slavko Petrovic | 2,104 | chTB-MNT | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2018 | 17 | 4 | 1,943 |
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,054 |
| Djenovici TS03 IM | 2018 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
| Niksic IM 02 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 2,060 |
| Niksic IM 03 | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| Podgorica U2300 Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,764 |
| chTB-MNT | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,197 |
| Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Kovacevic's chess games?
115 games by Nikola Kovacevic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Nikola Kovacevic has played.
What does Nikola Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Nikola Kovacevic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Kovacevic answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikola Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Nikola Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Kovacevic most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Nikola Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Kovacevic is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Nikola Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 115 games by Nikola Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 64 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Kovacevic?
115 games by Nikola 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.