Prepare against Sinisa Kovacevic
Serbia · World #8,031 classical · FIDE ID 918415
Our database contains 113 games by Sinisa Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Kovacevic 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 | 2,204 | 2,284 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,199 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,237 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 26 | 35 | 52 | 23.0% |
| As White | 59 | 13 | 19 | 27 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 13 | 16 | 25 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 98.3% | 37.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 65.2% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Sinisa Kovacevic's chess games
All 113 games by Sinisa Kovacevic 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: 26 wins, 35 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Fernando Alberto Braga | 2,461 | 19th Benasque Open | B22 |
| Jun 2021 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,457 | 7th Gligoric Cup | A41 |
| Jul 2021 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,328 | 11th Vojvodina Open | A12 |
| Jan 1989 | Philippe Guyot | 2,320 | Cannes Open | B42 |
| Nov 2022 | Srdjan Rogac | 2,301 | chT-SRB 2nd League | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,151 |
| ch-YUG U20 | 1995 | 13 | 4 | 2,100 |
| 11th Vojvodina Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 3rd Gligoric Cup | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 2,226 |
| 2nd Gligoric Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,307 |
| 19th Benasque Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,356 |
| chT-YUG | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,267 |
| Cannes Open | 1989 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Kovacevic's chess games?
113 games by Sinisa Kovacevic, 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 Sinisa Kovacevic has played.
What does Sinisa Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Sinisa Kovacevic opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Kovacevic answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Sinisa Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Kovacevic most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Sinisa Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Kovacevic is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Sinisa Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 113 games by Sinisa Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 35 draws, 52 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Kovacevic?
113 games by Sinisa Kovacevic 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.