Prepare against Peter Kovacic
SVN · World #14,024 classical · FIDE ID 14602130
When preparing against Peter Kovacic, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Peter Kovacic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kovacic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kovacic 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 | 2,116 | 2,209 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,196 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,205 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 134 | 113 | 101 | 38.5% |
| As White | 172 | 65 | 60 | 47 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 176 | 69 | 53 | 54 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kovacic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kovacic's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 38.4% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 35 | 20.3% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 15.1% | 53.8% |
| b3 | 18 | 10.5% | 52.8% |
| f4 | 13 | 7.6% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.1% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 53.5% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 20 | 19.8% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 12.9% | 42.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 35.6% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Peter Kovacic's chess games
All 348 games by Peter Kovacic 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: 134 wins, 113 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Zan Kavcic | 2,326 | 20th chT-SLO | D04 |
| Jul 2003 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,300 | 24th Bled Open | B27 |
| Oct 2023 | Dani Vombek | 2,298 | 33rd chT-SLO | B20 |
| Jan 1998 | Manfred Neulinger | 2,295 | Finkenstein Open | C60 |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Kovac | 2,285 | 06th chT-SLO | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1998 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,198 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1997 | 29 | 18 | 2,142 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 27 | 20 | 2,255 |
| Bled Open B | 1999 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,226 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 23 | 12 | 2,104 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 1997 | 14 | 8 | 2,282 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 13 | 11 | 2,292 |
| chT-SLO West | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kovacic's chess games?
348 games by Peter Kovacic, 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 Peter Kovacic has played.
What does Peter Kovacic play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Peter Kovacic opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kovacic answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Kovacic play as White?
As White, Peter Kovacic's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Bird's opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kovacic play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kovacic most often plays: Owen Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Peter Kovacic's FIDE rating?
Peter Kovacic is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Peter Kovacic played?
Our database contains 348 games by Peter Kovacic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 113 draws, 101 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kovacic?
348 games by Peter Kovacic 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.