Prepare against Boris Grbac
FM · HRV · World #30,643 classical · FIDE ID 14503565
Our database contains 360 games by Boris Grbac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Grbac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Grbac 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 | 1,982 | 2,233 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,168 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 2,161 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 132 | 72 | 156 | 36.7% |
| As White | 175 | 68 | 32 | 75 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 185 | 64 | 40 | 81 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Grbac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Grbac's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 98.3% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Grbac usually continues d4 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Grbac usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Grbac usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Grbac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f6 (33% of these games) — Grbac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Grbac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 95.3% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 65.1% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 20 | 31.7% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Boris Grbac's chess games
All 360 games by Boris Grbac 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: 132 wins, 72 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 48 | 21/5/22 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Jan 1994 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,350 | Pula PCA Open | E69 |
| Feb 2003 | Ante Saric | 2,350 | Bizovac Metalis Open 10th | B22 |
| May 2019 | Branko Vujakovic | 2,334 | CRO Cup | B72 |
| Jan 1994 | Marijan Podobnik | 2,325 | Pula PCA Open | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 16 | 2,005 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 58 | 29 | 2,155 |
| Porec Open | 2013 | 54 | 34 | 2,246 |
| Vrsar Spring Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,098 |
| Djakovo Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
| 10th Bosnjaci Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-CRO Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| Porec Gortan | 2003 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Grbac's chess games?
360 games by Boris Grbac, 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 Boris Grbac has played.
What does Boris Grbac play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Boris Grbac opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Grbac answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Boris Grbac play as White?
As White, Boris Grbac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Grbac play as Black?
As Black, Boris Grbac most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Boris Grbac's FIDE rating?
Boris Grbac is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Boris Grbac played?
Our database contains 360 games by Boris Grbac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 72 draws, 156 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Grbac?
360 games by Boris Grbac 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.