Prepare against Branko Mrzic
Serbia · World #60,975 classical · FIDE ID 922307
When preparing against Branko Mrzic, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%).
Our database contains 147 games by Branko Mrzic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Mrzic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Mrzic 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 | 1,852 | 2,136 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,893 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 52 | 32 | 63 | 35.4% |
| As White | 77 | 30 | 17 | 30 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 22 | 15 | 33 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Mrzic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Mrzic's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 44.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 22.1% | 41.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 18.2% | 46.4% |
| f4 | 5 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mrzic usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mrzic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mrzic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mrzic usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Mrzic usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Mrzic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 32.5% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 32.5% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Branko Mrzic's chess games
All 147 games by Branko Mrzic 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: 52 wins, 32 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Karoly Csizik | 2,116 | 20th Senta Open | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Istvan Pajzer | 2,112 | 20th Senta Open | B21 |
| Nov 2001 | Ferenc Gorda | 2,100 | Erkel Memorial Open | D94 |
| Jul 2009 | Miodrag Mihojlic | 2,096 | 13th Senta Open B | D03 |
| Jan 2011 | Ervin Igaz | 2,048 | Senta January Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Senta | 2017 | 29 | 16.5 | 1,901 |
| Senta January Open | 2011 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,913 |
| 20th Senta Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 17th Senta Open B | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| 13th Senta Open B | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,925 |
| 21st Senta Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Mrzic's chess games?
147 games by Branko Mrzic, 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 Mrzic has played.
What does Branko Mrzic play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Branko Mrzic opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Mrzic answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Branko Mrzic play as White?
As White, Branko Mrzic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Mrzic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Mrzic most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Branko Mrzic's FIDE rating?
Branko Mrzic is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Branko Mrzic played?
Our database contains 147 games by Branko Mrzic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 32 draws, 63 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Mrzic?
147 games by Branko Mrzic 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.