Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Dusan Popovic
GM Aleksandar Kovacevic (2436) · GM Dusan Popovic (2430)
Aleksandar Kovacevic and Dusan Popovic have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Jun 2024. Kovacevic leads 2 wins to 0, with 10 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 19 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovacevic | Draws | Popovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovacevic with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Popovic with White | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovacevic | Draws | Popovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovacevic | Draws | Popovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-SRB 18th |
| Apr 2023 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | Dusan Popovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Sep 2020 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | Dusan Popovic | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-SRB Premier |
| Aug 2019 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-SRB |
| Sep 2017 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-SRB |
| Jun 2015 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A |
| Apr 2015 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-SRB |
| Dec 2014 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 0-1 | Sicilian | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open |
| Jun 2013 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12th chT-BIH |
| Apr 2013 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-SRB |
| Jun 2012 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11th chT-BIH |
| May 2004 | Dusan Popovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-SCG |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandar Kovacevic and Dusan Popovic?
In 12 recorded games, Aleksandar Kovacevic has 2 wins, Dusan Popovic has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Aleksandar Kovacevic and Dusan Popovic played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2004 to Jun 2024.
What openings do Aleksandar Kovacevic and Dusan Popovic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.