Prepare against Sasa Kovacic
Serbia · World #93,923 classical · FIDE ID 973122
When preparing against Sasa Kovacic, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Sasa Kovacic, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Kovacic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa 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 | 1,747 | 1,786 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,789 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 4 | 27 | 31.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Kovacic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Kovacic's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (69% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Sasa Kovacic's chess games
All 45 games by Sasa Kovacic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A26 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Nikola H Petrovic | 2,019 | ch-Subotica Open | B07 |
| Feb 2015 | Slobodan Bosnjak | 1,851 | ch-Subotica | C42 |
| Jun 2017 | Dezso Brindza | 1,763 | Stari Zednik | A05 |
| Mar 2015 | Sandor Kovacs Kalic | 1,750 | ch-Subotica | C00 |
| Mar 2016 | Sinisa Vesic | 1,699 | ch-Subotica Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica Open | 2017 | 17 | 6 | 1,702 |
| Stari Zednik | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,706 |
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,673 |
| 21st Senta Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Kovacic's chess games?
45 games by Sasa Kovacic, from Aug 2014 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 Sasa Kovacic has played.
What does Sasa Kovacic play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sasa Kovacic opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.d3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Kovacic answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sasa Kovacic play as White?
As White, Sasa Kovacic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Mieses Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Kovacic play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Kovacic most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sasa Kovacic's FIDE rating?
Sasa Kovacic is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Sasa Kovacic played?
Our database contains 45 games by Sasa Kovacic, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Kovacic?
45 games by Sasa 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.