Prepare against Stevo Kovacevic
HRV · World #35,203 classical · FIDE ID 14509997
Our database contains 31 games by Stevo Kovacevic, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stevo Kovacevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stevo 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 | 1,958 | 2,110 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,055 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,034 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
| As White | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stevo Kovacevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stevo Kovacevic's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 83% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kovacevic usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Stevo Kovacevic's chess games
All 31 games by Stevo Kovacevic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Darko Abramovic | 2,118 | chT2-CRO East | A85 |
| Apr 2009 | Milan Djuric | 2,077 | chT-CRO2c | C10 |
| May 2009 | Zeljko Zubak | 1,972 | chT-CRO2c | A84 |
| May 2009 | Zoran Jozic | 1,964 | chT-CRO2c | A84 |
| Mar 2013 | Drago Tadic | 1,953 | chT-Vukovar Srijem Cup 6th | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,021 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,904 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,998 |
| chT3-CRO East-B | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 2,098 |
| chT-Vukovar Srijem Cup 6th | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,216 |
| 1st Treber Memorial | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
| Zupanja Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,934 |
| Vinkovci Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stevo Kovacevic's chess games?
31 games by Stevo Kovacevic, from Oct 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 Stevo Kovacevic has played.
What does Stevo Kovacevic play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Stevo Kovacevic opens with 1.f4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stevo Kovacevic answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stevo Kovacevic play as White?
As White, Stevo Kovacevic's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stevo Kovacevic play as Black?
As Black, Stevo Kovacevic most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Stevo Kovacevic's FIDE rating?
Stevo Kovacevic is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Stevo Kovacevic played?
Our database contains 31 games by Stevo Kovacevic, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stevo Kovacevic?
31 games by Stevo 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.