Prepare against Petra Kovac
HRV · World #88,394 classical · FIDE ID 14547864
When preparing against Petra Kovac, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 123 games by Petra Kovac, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petra Kovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petra 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 | 1,763 | 1,763 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,752 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,625 | 1,796 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 51 | 18 | 54 | 41.5% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 8 | 24 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 24 | 10 | 30 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petra Kovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petra Kovac's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 96.6% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.4% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kovac usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kovac usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 53.1% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 15 | 46.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 82.6% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Petra Kovac's chess games
All 123 games by Petra Kovac in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 51 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | A Starcevic | 1,935 | 34th TCh-CRO w Div1 | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Ema Bevanda | 1,844 | ch-CRo U17/19 Girls | C07 |
| Oct 2021 | Qizhou Yue | 1,842 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 Girls | B23 |
| Dec 2024 | Lucy Brinovec | 1,830 | FIDE WY Rapid GU18 | B13 |
| Oct 2024 | Agata Vujic | 1,778 | 32nd TCh-CRO Women Div1 | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,464 |
| FIDE WY Rapid GU18 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,709 |
| CRO-ch w Open | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,448 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,415 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,501 |
| ch-CRo U17/19 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,694 |
| 34th TCh-CRO w Div1 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,870 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eva Mihaljevic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petra Kovac's chess games?
123 games by Petra Kovac, from Dec 2015 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 Petra Kovac has played.
What does Petra Kovac play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Petra Kovac opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petra Kovac answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Petra Kovac play as White?
As White, Petra Kovac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petra Kovac play as Black?
As Black, Petra Kovac most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Petra Kovac's FIDE rating?
Petra Kovac is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,625 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Petra Kovac played?
Our database contains 123 games by Petra Kovac, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petra Kovac?
123 games by Petra 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.