Prepare against Branko Hibner
HRV · World #50,573 classical · FIDE ID 14506270
Our database contains 94 games by Branko Hibner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Hibner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Hibner 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 | 1,891 | 2,118 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,022 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,025 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 19 | 21 | 54 | 20.2% |
| As White | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 11 | 11 | 36 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Hibner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Hibner's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 69.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 25.0% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hibner usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hibner usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Hibner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hibner usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hibner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Hibner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 61.1% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 25.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Branko Hibner's chess games
All 94 games by Branko Hibner 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: 19 wins, 21 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Darko Devcic | 2,216 | 4th Velika Gorica Open | D97 |
| Aug 2005 | Radoslav Cosic | 2,208 | 5th Velika Gorica Open | B06 |
| Aug 2004 | Boris Sudar | 2,198 | 4th Velika Gorica Open | A36 |
| Aug 2005 | Zeljko Matic | 2,197 | 5th Velika Gorica Open | A11 |
| May 2008 | Ivan Vrsek | 2,196 | Zagreb Open B | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 28 | 9.5 | 1,957 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,938 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,022 |
| 4th Velika Gorica Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,191 |
| 5th Velika Gorica Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| 8th Velika Gorica Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,972 |
| 6th Velika Gorica Open | 2006 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Hibner's chess games?
94 games by Branko Hibner, 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 Branko Hibner has played.
What does Branko Hibner play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Branko Hibner opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Hibner answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Branko Hibner play as White?
As White, Branko Hibner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Hibner play as Black?
As Black, Branko Hibner most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Branko Hibner's FIDE rating?
Branko Hibner is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Branko Hibner played?
Our database contains 94 games by Branko Hibner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 21 draws, 54 losses (20.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Hibner?
94 games by Branko Hibner 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.