Prepare against Zeljko Rovcanin
Montenegro · World #15,672 classical · FIDE ID 932043
When preparing against Zeljko Rovcanin, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 37.8% over 37 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Zeljko Rovcanin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Rovcanin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Rovcanin 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 | 2,098 | 2,267 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,241 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,330 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 62 | 34 | 63 | 39.0% |
| As White | 75 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 35 | 14 | 35 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Rovcanin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Rovcanin's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 89.3% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rovcanin usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Rovcanin usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Rovcanin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rovcanin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rovcanin usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Rovcanin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 40 | 80.0% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 18.0% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 45.8% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 45.8% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Zeljko Rovcanin's chess games
All 159 games by Zeljko Rovcanin 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: 62 wins, 34 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 14/5/18 | 37.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Bozidar Ivanovic | 2,439 | Bar Open | B07 |
| May 2016 | Ivan Sredojevic | 2,408 | Cetinje Open | A74 |
| Jan 1994 | Dragan Pavlovic | 2,390 | chT-YUG Cup | E94 |
| Feb 2026 | Jovan Milovic | 2,295 | 78th ch-MNE | A49 |
| Feb 2026 | Peko Djurovic | 2,216 | 78th ch-MNE | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MNT sf | 2018 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 23 | 10 | 2,118 |
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,131 |
| 77th ch-MNE 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Bar Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
| Cetinje Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| chT-SCG 2 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
| 58th ch-MNT | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Rovcanin's chess games?
159 games by Zeljko Rovcanin, 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 Zeljko Rovcanin has played.
What does Zeljko Rovcanin play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Zeljko Rovcanin opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Rovcanin answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Rovcanin play as White?
As White, Zeljko Rovcanin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Rovcanin play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Rovcanin most often plays: Pirc Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Zeljko Rovcanin's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Rovcanin is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Zeljko Rovcanin played?
Our database contains 159 games by Zeljko Rovcanin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 34 draws, 63 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Rovcanin?
159 games by Zeljko Rovcanin 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.