Prepare against Bruno Makovec
FM · HRV · World #4,771 classical · FIDE ID 14536331
Our database contains 335 games by Bruno Makovec, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Makovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Makovec 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 | 2,280 | 2,328 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,274 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,315 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 165 | 96 | 74 | 49.3% |
| As White | 168 | 89 | 47 | 32 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 167 | 76 | 49 | 42 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Makovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Makovec's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 62.5% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 13.1% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 20 | 11.9% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 20 | 11.9% | 72.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Makovec usually continues c4 (74.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Makovec usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Makovec usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Makovec usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Makovec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Makovec usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 44.4% | 63.9% |
| c5 | 28 | 34.6% | 76.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 21.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 89.8% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Bruno Makovec's chess games
All 335 games by Bruno Makovec in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 165 wins, 96 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Simon K Williams | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jul 2022 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jul 2017 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,446 | ch-CRO U19 | B22 |
| Jun 2022 | Nenad Fercec | 2,416 | 34th Pula Open | E16 |
| May 2026 | Mario Muskardin | 2,408 | Croatian Cup 2026 | D86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 27 | 21 | 2,217 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2016 | 24 | 15 | 2,111 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2014 | 16 | 10 | 1,876 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,445 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,093 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,262 |
| 24th chT-CRO U20 | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,140 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,427 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jadranko Plenca (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Makovec's chess games?
335 games by Bruno Makovec, from Nov 2011 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 Bruno Makovec has played.
What does Bruno Makovec play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Bruno Makovec opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Makovec answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Bruno Makovec play as White?
As White, Bruno Makovec's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Makovec play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Makovec most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Bruno Makovec's FIDE rating?
Bruno Makovec is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Bruno Makovec played?
Our database contains 335 games by Bruno Makovec, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 96 draws, 74 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Makovec?
335 games by Bruno Makovec 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.