Prepare against Zoran Popovic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #7,312 classical · FIDE ID 909017
Our database contains 230 games by Zoran Popovic, covering Apr 2003 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 | 2,218 | 2,370 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,327 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,328 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 76 | 63 | 91 | 33.0% |
| As White | 114 | 43 | 33 | 38 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 33 | 30 | 53 | 28.4% |
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 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 93.9% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.1% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Popovic usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 14.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Popovic usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Popovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 93.5% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
Zoran Popovic's chess games
All 230 games by Zoran Popovic 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: 76 wins, 63 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Ante Saric | 2,495 | 22nd chT-BIH | E32 |
| Jun 2019 | Branko Tadic | 2,483 | 18th chT-BIH | A40 |
| Dec 2004 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,471 | Banja Luka Open | E32 |
| Apr 2008 | Zeljko Bogut | 2,460 | Dubrovnik Open | E66 |
| Apr 2008 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,452 | Dubrovnik Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2014 | 20 | 13 | 2,357 |
| ch-Srpska Republic | 2014 | 13 | 9 | 2,334 |
| 45th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| 23rd Premier League BIH | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| 30th chT-BIH 1 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| 2nd Banja Luka Vjestice Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,415 |
| Banja Luka Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,405 |
| chT-SCG 2 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Popovic's chess games?
230 games by Zoran Popovic, 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 Zoran Popovic has played.
What does Zoran Popovic play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Zoran Popovic opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Popovic answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zoran Popovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Popovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Popovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Popovic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Zoran Popovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Popovic is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (May 2010).
How many games has Zoran Popovic played?
Our database contains 230 games by Zoran Popovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 63 draws, 91 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Popovic?
230 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.