Prepare against Ante Brkljaca
IM · Serbia · World #12,306 classical · FIDE ID 900567
When preparing against Ante Brkljaca, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 4.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 543 games by Ante Brkljaca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ante Brkljaca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ante Brkljaca 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 | 2,137 | 2,397 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,341 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,393 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 543 | 106 | 298 | 139 | 19.5% |
| As White | 276 | 64 | 154 | 58 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 267 | 42 | 144 | 81 | 15.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ante Brkljaca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ante Brkljaca's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 57.6% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 57 | 20.7% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 14.9% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.5% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Brkljaca usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Brkljaca usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Brkljaca usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Brkljaca usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Brkljaca usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Brkljaca usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 36.3% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 35 | 31.0% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 29 | 25.7% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 89.5% | 38.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Ante Brkljaca's chess games
All 543 games by Ante Brkljaca 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: 106 wins, 298 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 43 | 8/25/10 | 18.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/16/4 | 23.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 0/10/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 1/14/7 | 4.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,545 | ch-YUG Open | C04 |
| Jan 2007 | Borko Lajthajm | 2,515 | ch-SRB qual | A07 |
| Jan 2007 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,513 | ch-SRB qual | D05 |
| Jan 1999 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,500 | chT-YUG | B71 |
| Jan 1993 | Milan Vukic | 2,500 | chT-YUG | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 45 | 17 | 2,278 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 40 | 17.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-YUG | 1992 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 33 | 15 | 2,338 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2009 | 32 | 13.5 | 2,297 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2018 | 23 | 12 | 2,261 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 21 | 7 | 2,146 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2013 | 15 | 11 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ante Brkljaca's chess games?
543 games by Ante Brkljaca, 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 Ante Brkljaca has played.
What does Ante Brkljaca play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Ante Brkljaca opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ante Brkljaca answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ante Brkljaca play as White?
As White, Ante Brkljaca's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 18.6% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ante Brkljaca play as Black?
As Black, Ante Brkljaca most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 4.5% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Ante Brkljaca's FIDE rating?
Ante Brkljaca is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ante Brkljaca played?
Our database contains 543 games by Ante Brkljaca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 298 draws, 139 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ante Brkljaca?
543 games by Ante Brkljaca 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.