Prepare against Dragan B Popovic
FM · Serbia · World #12,303 classical · FIDE ID 931578
Our database contains 112 games by Dragan B Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragan B Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan B Popovic 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 | 2,137 | 2,330 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 43 | 29 | 40 | 38.4% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 23 | 13 | 21 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan B Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan B Popovic's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 76.4% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.7% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Popovic usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Popovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Popovic usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Popovic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 84.8% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
Dragan B Popovic's chess games
All 112 games by Dragan B Popovic 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: 43 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Tomi Nyback | 2,420 | Belgrade TS04 GM | A37 |
| Nov 2024 | Danila Sutormin | 2,394 | 37th Belgrade Trophy | B30 |
| Apr 2001 | Drasko Boskovic | 2,341 | Belgrade TS04 IM | B22 |
| Apr 2001 | Dusko Zmijanac | 2,309 | Belgrade TS04 IM | B05 |
| Jul 2024 | Marina Gajcin | 2,305 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade TS04 GM | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 2,240 |
| Belgrade TS04 IM | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,976 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,310 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,171 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM 1 May | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,217 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan B Popovic's chess games?
112 games by Dragan B Popovic, 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 Dragan B Popovic has played.
What does Dragan B Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Dragan B Popovic opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan B Popovic answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Dragan B Popovic play as White?
As White, Dragan B Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan B Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan B Popovic most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Dragan B Popovic's FIDE rating?
Dragan B Popovic is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dragan B Popovic played?
Our database contains 112 games by Dragan B Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan B Popovic?
112 games by Dragan B Popovic 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.