Prepare against Stevan Jovic
FM · Serbia · World #30,553 classical · FIDE ID 923206
Our database contains 334 games by Stevan Jovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stevan Jovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stevan Jovic 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 | 1,982 | 2,319 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,315 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,222 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 98 | 132 | 104 | 29.3% |
| As White | 163 | 50 | 61 | 52 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 171 | 48 | 71 | 52 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stevan Jovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stevan Jovic's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 160 | 98.2% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Jovic usually continues c4 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jovic usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Jovic usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Jovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Jovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 90.8% | 55.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 73.1% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 10.4% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Stevan Jovic's chess games
All 334 games by Stevan Jovic 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: 98 wins, 132 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/12/5 | 43.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 1/5/11 | 5.9% |
| E55 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 42 | 6/21/15 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Slobodan Mihajlovic | 2,540 | chT-Vojvodina | D20 |
| Nov 2009 | Misa Pap | 2,501 | 3rd Novi Sad Turbo | B19 |
| May 2006 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,500 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | B11 |
| Nov 2016 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,458 | Novi Sad Serbian Open | E99 |
| Jul 2012 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,437 | ch-Vojvodina 3rd | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2015 | 54 | 33.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2013 | 19 | 11 | 2,237 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,299 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Novi Sad TS IM 81st | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2-Vojvodina | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,321 |
| Novi Sad Vujovic Memorial | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Divcibare Narcis Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stevan Jovic's chess games?
334 games by Stevan Jovic, 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 Stevan Jovic has played.
What does Stevan Jovic play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Stevan Jovic opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stevan Jovic answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Stevan Jovic play as White?
As White, Stevan Jovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stevan Jovic play as Black?
As Black, Stevan Jovic most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Stevan Jovic's FIDE rating?
Stevan Jovic is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (May 2010).
How many games has Stevan Jovic played?
Our database contains 334 games by Stevan Jovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 132 draws, 104 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stevan Jovic?
334 games by Stevan Jovic 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.