Ivan Zaja vs Blazimir Kovacevic
GM Ivan Zaja (2394) · GM Blazimir Kovacevic (2380)
Ivan Zaja and Blazimir Kovacevic have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Zaja leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (19% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zaja | Draws | Kovacevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaja with White | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kovacevic with White | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zaja | Draws | Kovacevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zaja | Draws | Kovacevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 30th Bosnjaci Open |
| Jun 2019 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1st Gradiste Open |
| Jan 2016 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2016 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 21st Bosnjaci Open |
| Dec 2015 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 18th Padova Open |
| Jun 2015 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 29th Pula Open |
| Oct 2013 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT1-SLO East |
| Oct 2012 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT1-SLO Ost |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21st chT-CRO 1A |
| Oct 2011 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT1-SLO Ost |
| Sep 2010 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jan 2010 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | 15th Bosnjaci Open |
| Mar 2009 | Ivan Zaja | Blazimir Kovacevic | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Zagreb Open A |
| Oct 2005 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | chT-CRO |
| Jan 2000 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-CRO |
| Jan 1996 | Blazimir Kovacevic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-CRO |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Zaja and Blazimir Kovacevic?
In 16 recorded games, Ivan Zaja has 0 wins, Blazimir Kovacevic has 3 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Ivan Zaja and Blazimir Kovacevic played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Ivan Zaja and Blazimir Kovacevic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.