Prepare against Sasa T Jovanovic
FM · Serbia · World #26,561 classical · FIDE ID 902659
Our database contains 631 games by Sasa T Jovanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sasa T Jovanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa T Jovanovic 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 | 2,007 | 2,328 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,250 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,274 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 631 | 177 | 255 | 199 | 28.1% |
| As White | 316 | 98 | 133 | 85 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 315 | 79 | 122 | 114 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa T Jovanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa T Jovanovic's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 61.1% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 16.1% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 47 | 14.9% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.8% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues c4 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues g3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 62.8% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 21 | 14.2% | 26.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 10.8% | 59.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.8% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 56.0% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 18.3% | 42.5% |
| d6 | 16 | 14.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Sasa T Jovanovic's chess games
All 631 games by Sasa T Jovanovic 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: 177 wins, 255 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/10/6 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 4/19/2 | 16.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 3/11/6 | 15.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 53 | 18/18/17 | 34.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 22 | 2/13/7 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Bozidar Ivanovic | 2,470 | ch-YUG | B63 |
| Jan 1994 | Robert Zelcic | 2,460 | ch-CRO | B01 |
| Jan 1994 | Boris Galanov | 2,435 | Nagykanizsa Open | B93 |
| May 2007 | Predrag Bodiroga | 2,430 | 50th chT-SRB Cup | B12 |
| Jan 1999 | Jovan Petronic | 2,421 | chT-YUG | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 84 | 45.5 | 2,268 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2017 | 36 | 8 | 2,190 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 34 | 16 | 2,168 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2014 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,284 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,125 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2021 | 24 | 16 | 2,346 |
| chT-SRB | 2011 | 23 | 10 | 2,273 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa T Jovanovic's chess games?
631 games by Sasa T Jovanovic, 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 Sasa T Jovanovic has played.
What does Sasa T Jovanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Sasa T Jovanovic opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa T Jovanovic answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Sasa T Jovanovic play as White?
As White, Sasa T Jovanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa T Jovanovic play as Black?
As Black, Sasa T Jovanovic most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Sasa T Jovanovic's FIDE rating?
Sasa T Jovanovic is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Sasa T Jovanovic played?
Our database contains 631 games by Sasa T Jovanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 255 draws, 199 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa T Jovanovic?
631 games by Sasa T Jovanovic 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.