Prepare against Branko Macanga
FM · HRV · World #53,722 classical · FIDE ID 14503603
Our database contains 67 games by Branko Macanga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Macanga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Macanga 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 | 1,879 | 2,182 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,962 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,996 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 17 | 10 | 40 | 25.4% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Macanga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Macanga's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 93.5% | 32.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 32.8% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Macanga usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Macanga usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Macanga usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Macanga usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Branko Macanga's chess games
All 67 games by Branko Macanga 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Bojan Radulovic | 2,164 | Djakovo Open B | D30 |
| Jan 2017 | Halil Abdil | 2,100 | 22nd Bosnjaci Open | D78 |
| Feb 2000 | Robert Soldo | 2,076 | Bizovac Metalis Open 07th | A04 |
| Feb 2019 | Darko Slivar | 2,050 | SSOBZ Cup Team 12th | A57 |
| Apr 2005 | Marko Lombarovic | 1,979 | chT3-CRO East-B | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vukovar | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,106 |
| Djakovo Open | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,265 |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,761 |
| Osijek-Baranja CupT 11th | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,802 |
| SSOBZ Cup Team 12th | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,669 |
| Djakovo Open B | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 2,240 |
| CupT-Osijek-Baranja 10th | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,739 |
| Osijek Baranja CupT 13th | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Macanga's chess games?
67 games by Branko Macanga, 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 Macanga has played.
What does Branko Macanga play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Branko Macanga opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Macanga answers 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Branko Macanga play as White?
As White, Branko Macanga's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Macanga play as Black?
As Black, Branko Macanga most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Branko Macanga's FIDE rating?
Branko Macanga is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Branko Macanga played?
Our database contains 67 games by Branko Macanga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Macanga?
67 games by Branko Macanga 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.