Blazimir Kovacevic vs Vladimir Jr. Bukal
GM Blazimir Kovacevic (2380) · IM Vladimir Jr. Bukal (2282)
Blazimir Kovacevic and Vladimir Jr. Bukal have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Kovacevic leads 3 wins to 1, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovacevic | Draws | Bukal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovacevic with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Bukal with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovacevic | Draws | Bukal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovacevic | Draws | Bukal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2017 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open |
| Oct 2017 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26th chT-CRO 1A |
| Aug 2017 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th Spilimbergo Open |
| Sep 2013 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-CRO |
| Apr 2011 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zagreb Open A |
| Sep 2002 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-CRO |
| Sep 2001 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-CRO |
| Sep 1998 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | chT-CRO |
| Jan 1997 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Zagreb |
| Jan 1995 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16th Bled Open |
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Budapest FS04 IM-B |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Blazimir Kovacevic and Vladimir Jr. Bukal?
In 12 recorded games, Blazimir Kovacevic has 3 wins, Vladimir Jr. Bukal has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Blazimir Kovacevic and Vladimir Jr. Bukal played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Blazimir Kovacevic and Vladimir Jr. Bukal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.