Prepare against Zoran Popovic
CM · Montenegro · World #34,831 classical · FIDE ID 16500083
Our database contains 56 games by Zoran Popovic, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Popovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Popovic 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 | 1,960 | 2,206 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 2,167 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 2,166 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 35.7% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Popovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Popovic's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 54.5% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 15 | 45.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Popovic usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Popovic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Zoran Popovic's chess games
All 56 games by Zoran Popovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Uros Cvetanovic | 2,211 | chT-SRB Cup | B42 |
| May 2012 | Milutin Dobricanin | 2,069 | chT-SRB Cup | B12 |
| Oct 2018 | Perica Putnik | 1,965 | chT-MNT 1st League | E01 |
| May 2025 | Luka Ljeskovic | 1,949 | chT-MNE Premier | D85 |
| Oct 2018 | Vladan Andjic | 1,918 | chT-MNT 1st League | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 2,161 |
| Podgorica U2300 Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| 75th ch-MNT | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,593 |
| ch-Bar City | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,754 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,941 |
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,016 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,267 |
| chT-MNE Premier | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Popovic's chess games?
56 games by Zoran Popovic, from Jul 2007 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 Zoran Popovic has played.
What does Zoran Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Zoran Popovic opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Popovic answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Zoran Popovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Popovic most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Zoran Popovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Popovic is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Zoran Popovic played?
Our database contains 56 games by Zoran Popovic, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Popovic?
56 games by Zoran Popovic 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.