Prepare against Branko Filipovic
IM · CHE · World #9,018 classical · FIDE ID 14507951
Our database contains 1,089 games by Branko Filipovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Branko Filipovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Filipovic 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 | 2,186 | 2,450 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,409 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,392 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,089 | 406 | 459 | 223 | 37.3% |
| As White | 546 | 234 | 224 | 87 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 543 | 172 | 235 | 136 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Filipovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Filipovic's side.
First moves as White (546 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 422 | 77.3% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 81 | 14.8% | 62.3% |
| b3 | 34 | 6.2% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.5% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Filipovic usually continues c3 (70.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Filipovic usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Filipovic usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Filipovic usually continues Bf4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Filipovic usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Filipovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 85 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 78 | 32.8% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 34 | 14.3% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 18 | 7.6% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 3.4% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.1% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 50.3% | 47.3% |
| b6 | 64 | 34.2% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 16 | 8.6% | 56.3% |
| a6 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Branko Filipovic's chess games
All 1,089 games by Branko Filipovic 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: 406 wins, 459 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 99 | 48/42/8 | 48.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 80 | 33/31/16 | 41.3% |
| D02 | London System | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 38 | 21/11/6 | 55.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 13/18/5 | 36.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 32 | 10/17/5 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 84 | 39/24/21 | 46.4% |
| B00 | English Defense | 73 | 27/28/18 | 37.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 44 | 15/15/14 | 34.1% |
| A50 | Réti Opening | 36 | 8/25/3 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 9/12/12 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 8/13/2 | 34.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 21 | 8/11/2 | 38.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Christian Bauer | 2,610 | chT-SUI | C06 |
| Jun 2023 | Andreas Heimann | 2,561 | chT-SUI | B33 |
| Jan 1983 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,560 | Banja Luka | B53 |
| Jan 1996 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,555 | ch-YUG | B22 |
| May 2002 | Krunoslav Hulak | 2,553 | 16th Pula Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 57 | 26 | 2,408 |
| Banja Luka | 1987 | 50 | 22 | 2,408 |
| chT-YUG | 1999 | 37 | 18 | 2,420 |
| Basel Open | 2020 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-YUG | 1996 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,389 |
| Zadar Open | 2003 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 26 | 15 | 2,463 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,371 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ognjen Cvitan (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Filipovic's chess games?
1,089 games by Branko Filipovic, 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 Branko Filipovic has played.
What does Branko Filipovic play on the first move as White?
Across 546 games with White in our database, Branko Filipovic opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Filipovic answers 1...b6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Branko Filipovic play as White?
As White, Branko Filipovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (99 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian (80 games, 41.3% win rate); London System (42 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 546 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Filipovic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Filipovic most often plays: Owen Defense (84 games, 46.4% win rate); English Defense (73 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 34.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 543 games.
What is Branko Filipovic's FIDE rating?
Branko Filipovic is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Branko Filipovic played?
Our database contains 1,089 games by Branko Filipovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 406 wins, 459 draws, 223 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Filipovic?
1,089 games by Branko Filipovic 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.