Prepare against Petar Kovac
FM · HRV · World #1,818 classical · FIDE ID 14562170
When preparing against Petar Kovac, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Petar Kovac, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petar Kovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petar 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 | 2,393 | 2,403 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,313 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,354 | 2,367 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 99 | 59 | 59 | 45.6% |
| As White | 112 | 51 | 31 | 30 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 105 | 48 | 28 | 29 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petar Kovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petar Kovac's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 88.4% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.0% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kovac usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kovac usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 58.8% | 76.7% |
| c5 | 17 | 33.3% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 60.5% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 39.5% | 70.6% |
Petar Kovac's chess games
All 217 games by Petar Kovac in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 99 wins, 59 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | V Pranav | 2,621 | FIDE WY Rapid U18 | A46 |
| Jul 2024 | Xinyang Nie | 2,395 | Belgrade Serbia Open | D48 |
| Jun 2025 | Ivan Leventic | 2,363 | Zupanja Celebrates IM1 | E11 |
| Jun 2025 | Goran Djurovic | 2,356 | Zupanja Celebrates IM1 | E10 |
| Apr 2024 | Lovro Novosel | 2,348 | chT-CRO U20 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2021 | 18 | 15 | 2,003 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2019 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,989 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,044 |
| FIDE WY Rapid U18 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,421 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,242 |
| 27th Bosnjaci Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,069 |
| 29th Bosnjaci Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petar Kovac's chess games?
217 games by Petar Kovac, from Nov 2015 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 Petar Kovac has played.
What does Petar Kovac play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Petar Kovac opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petar Kovac answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Petar Kovac play as White?
As White, Petar Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petar Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Petar Kovac most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Petar Kovac's FIDE rating?
Petar Kovac is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,354 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Petar Kovac played?
Our database contains 217 games by Petar Kovac, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 59 draws, 59 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petar Kovac?
217 games by Petar 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.