Prepare against Slobodan Kovacevic
IM · Serbia · World #7,412 classical · FIDE ID 902152
Our database contains 1,716 games by Slobodan Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Slobodan Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slobodan 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 | 2,216 | 2,426 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,363 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,460 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,716 | 759 | 492 | 464 | 44.2% |
| As White | 880 | 424 | 250 | 205 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 836 | 335 | 242 | 259 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slobodan Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slobodan Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (880 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 798 | 90.7% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 43 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 2.8% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.4% | 45.8% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Bf4 (73.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (75.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 386 | 98.2% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 277 | 98.6% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Slobodan Kovacevic's chess games
All 1,716 games by Slobodan Kovacevic 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: 759 wins, 492 draws, 464 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 234 | 130/60/44 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 223 | 105/53/65 | 47.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 78 | 48/10/20 | 61.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 71 | 31/22/18 | 43.7% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 44 | 23/12/9 | 52.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 16/18/9 | 37.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 35 | 12/12/11 | 34.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 18/8/2 | 64.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 11/13/2 | 42.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 308 | 135/70/103 | 43.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 175 | 64/40/71 | 36.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 86 | 34/27/25 | 39.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 18/9/9 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/13/5 | 41.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 16/8/4 | 57.1% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Reynaldo Vera Gonzalez-Quevedo | 2,563 | 21st Cullera Open | A67 |
| Jan 2011 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,563 | 36th Seville Open | D00 |
| Jul 2013 | Stewart G Haslinger | 2,553 | 18th Balaguer Open | D00 |
| Aug 2014 | Cristhian Cruz | 2,553 | 1st Igualada Open | A46 |
| Jul 2008 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,551 | 13th Balaguer Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2000 | 35 | 25.5 | 2,531 |
| Cannes Open | 1996 | 33 | 17 | 2,406 |
| Montserrat Open | 2024 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,216 |
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,242 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 20 | 12 | 2,494 |
| chT-YUG | 1994 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| Prague Metro | 1982 | 13 | 8 | 2,389 |
| Kamen Piskov Memorial 03 | 1983 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Antonio Granero Roca (13 games) · Eric Sos Andreu (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slobodan Kovacevic's chess games?
1,716 games by Slobodan Kovacevic, 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 Slobodan Kovacevic has played.
What does Slobodan Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 880 games with White in our database, Slobodan Kovacevic opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slobodan Kovacevic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Slobodan Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Slobodan Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (234 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (223 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (78 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 880 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slobodan Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Slobodan Kovacevic most often plays: Sicilian (308 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (175 games, 36.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (86 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 836 games.
What is Slobodan Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Slobodan Kovacevic is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Slobodan Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 1,716 games by Slobodan Kovacevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 759 wins, 492 draws, 464 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slobodan Kovacevic?
1,716 games by Slobodan 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.