Prepare against Branko Rogulj
IM · HRV · World #6,710 classical · FIDE ID 14500213
Our database contains 1,585 games by Branko Rogulj, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Branko Rogulj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Rogulj 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 | 2,231 | 2,453 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,484 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,631 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,585 | 627 | 606 | 352 | 39.6% |
| As White | 788 | 352 | 298 | 138 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 797 | 275 | 308 | 214 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Rogulj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Rogulj's side.
First moves as White (788 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 778 | 98.7% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rogulj usually continues Nc3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rogulj usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rogulj usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rogulj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rogulj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rogulj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 54.3% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 93 | 27.6% | 46.8% |
| Nc6 | 36 | 10.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 24 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 245 | 97.2% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Branko Rogulj's chess games
All 1,585 games by Branko Rogulj 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: 627 wins, 606 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 218 | 106/76/36 | 48.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 60 | 27/26/7 | 45.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 50 | 21/19/10 | 42.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 18/19/12 | 36.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 19/11/10 | 47.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 32 | 6/22/4 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 26 | 15/8/3 | 57.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 149 | 64/47/38 | 43.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 105 | 38/33/34 | 36.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 76 | 24/31/21 | 31.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 49 | 13/21/15 | 26.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 17/11/21 | 34.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 46 | 15/21/10 | 32.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 42 | 5/24/13 | 11.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 13/12/3 | 46.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,594 | 22nd Bled Open | D97 |
| Mar 2012 | Davorin Kuljasevic | 2,580 | Zagreb Open A | C47 |
| Nov 2018 | Jure Borisek | 2,577 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | B05 |
| Sep 2003 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,558 | chT-CRO | A33 |
| Dec 2016 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,552 | 25th Donau Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 106 | 59.5 | 2,430 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 44 | 28.5 | 2,385 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2012 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,446 |
| ch-CRO | 1996 | 26 | 19 | 2,501 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 26 | 14 | 2,333 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,373 |
| Zadar Open | 1997 | 18 | 11 | 2,455 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2013 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,462 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Zaja (15 games) · Nenad Fercec (15 games) · Mladen Palac (14 games) · Blazimir Kovacevic (14 games) · Bojan Kurajica (10 games) · Robert Loncar (10 games)
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Where can I find Branko Rogulj's chess games?
1,585 games by Branko Rogulj, 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 Rogulj has played.
What does Branko Rogulj play on the first move as White?
Across 788 games with White in our database, Branko Rogulj opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Rogulj answers 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Branko Rogulj play as White?
As White, Branko Rogulj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (218 games, 48.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (50 games, 42.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 788 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Rogulj play as Black?
As Black, Branko Rogulj most often plays: Alekhine Defense (149 games, 43.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (105 games, 36.2% win rate); English Opening (76 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 797 games.
What is Branko Rogulj's FIDE rating?
Branko Rogulj is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Branko Rogulj played?
Our database contains 1,585 games by Branko Rogulj, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 627 wins, 606 draws, 352 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Rogulj?
1,585 games by Branko Rogulj 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.