Prepare against Boris Golubovic
IM · HRV · World #3,425 classical · FIDE ID 14502160
Our database contains 1,136 games by Boris Golubovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Golubovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Golubovic 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 | 2,322 | 2,462 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,362 | 2,453 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,463 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,136 | 374 | 509 | 253 | 32.9% |
| As White | 562 | 222 | 240 | 100 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 574 | 152 | 269 | 153 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Golubovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Golubovic's side.
First moves as White (562 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 274 | 48.8% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 150 | 26.7% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 105 | 18.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 5.9% | 56.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 31.0% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 83 | 30.0% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 28 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 9.7% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 6.1% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 5.8% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 110 | 60.4% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 62 | 34.1% | 50.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Boris Golubovic's chess games
All 1,136 games by Boris Golubovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 374 wins, 509 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 11/24/7 | 26.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 16/15/6 | 43.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 35 | 15/12/8 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 15/9/6 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 10/11/1 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 7/10/1 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 73 | 9/38/26 | 12.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/18/7 | 32.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 5/15/9 | 17.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 28 | 5/18/5 | 17.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,617 | CRO Cup | D10 |
| Feb 2023 | Daniel Dardha | 2,612 | Cambridge Open | B90 |
| May 1999 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,581 | CRO-Cup | A11 |
| Jan 2000 | Robert Zelcic | 2,561 | ch-CRO | C47 |
| Jun 2004 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,538 | chT-BIH | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 63 | 25.5 | 2,391 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 55 | 26 | 2,259 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,435 |
| ch-CRO | 2002 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,398 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,468 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 9 | 2,200 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 19 | 12 | 2,449 |
| chT-BIH | 2004 | 18 | 8 | 2,480 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mladen Palac (14 games) · Zdenko Kozul (13 games) · Nenad Fercec (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Golubovic's chess games?
1,136 games by Boris Golubovic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Boris Golubovic has played.
What does Boris Golubovic play on the first move as White?
Across 562 games with White in our database, Boris Golubovic opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Golubovic answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Boris Golubovic play as White?
As White, Boris Golubovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 562 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Golubovic play as Black?
As Black, Boris Golubovic most often plays: Slav Defense (73 games, 12.3% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 574 games.
What is Boris Golubovic's FIDE rating?
Boris Golubovic is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,362 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Boris Golubovic played?
Our database contains 1,136 games by Boris Golubovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 374 wins, 509 draws, 253 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Golubovic?
1,136 games by Boris Golubovic 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.