Prepare against Branimir Jukic
IM · HRV · World #4,080 classical · FIDE ID 14500671
Our database contains 318 games by Branimir Jukic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branimir Jukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branimir Jukic 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 | 2,301 | 2,389 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,367 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 114 | 105 | 99 | 35.8% |
| As White | 161 | 60 | 57 | 44 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 54 | 48 | 55 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branimir Jukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branimir Jukic's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 98.1% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Jukic usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jukic usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Jukic usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jukic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Jukic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 56.3% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 27 | 38.0% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Branimir Jukic's chess games
All 318 games by Branimir Jukic 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: 114 wins, 105 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 13/15/15 | 30.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,575 | CRO Cup | E68 |
| Sep 2018 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,558 | 27th chT-CRO 1A | A43 |
| Jan 1992 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,555 | BL2-West 9293 | C65 |
| Sep 1999 | Mladen Muse | 2,472 | chT-CRO | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Robert Loncar | 2,455 | ch-CRO | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 71 | 37 | 2,372 |
| ch-CRO | 1995 | 31 | 17 | 2,437 |
| Prague Bohemians B | 1990 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Osijek | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,465 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,282 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| Mravinci | 1993 | 10 | 7 | 2,504 |
| Los Angeles IM Norm | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branimir Jukic's chess games?
318 games by Branimir Jukic, 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 Branimir Jukic has played.
What does Branimir Jukic play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Branimir Jukic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branimir Jukic answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Branimir Jukic play as White?
As White, Branimir Jukic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 30.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branimir Jukic play as Black?
As Black, Branimir Jukic most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Branimir Jukic's FIDE rating?
Branimir Jukic is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Branimir Jukic played?
Our database contains 318 games by Branimir Jukic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 105 draws, 99 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branimir Jukic?
318 games by Branimir Jukic 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.