Prepare against Drazen Muse
IM · HRV · World #4,985 classical · FIDE ID 4617592
Our database contains 923 games by Drazen Muse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Drazen Muse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Drazen Muse 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 | 2,274 | 2,443 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,364 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,302 | 2,385 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 923 | 332 | 363 | 228 | 36.0% |
| As White | 453 | 188 | 174 | 91 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 470 | 144 | 189 | 137 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Drazen Muse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Drazen Muse's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 257 | 56.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 150 | 33.1% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 26 | 5.7% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.9% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Muse usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Muse usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Muse usually continues e4 (76.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Muse usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Muse usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Muse usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 31.7% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 54 | 24.4% | 38.0% |
| Nc6 | 41 | 18.6% | 59.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 7.2% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 14 | 6.3% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 31.0% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 25 | 16.1% | 64.0% |
| g6 | 17 | 11.0% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.5% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.2% | 60.0% |
Drazen Muse's chess games
All 923 games by Drazen Muse 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: 332 wins, 363 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 81 | 29/32/20 | 35.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 40 | 11/23/6 | 27.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 32 | 14/10/8 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 16/7/2 | 64.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 50 | 21/11/18 | 42.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 7/13/17 | 18.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A48 |
| Sep 2018 | Matej Sebenik | 2,570 | 27th chT-CRO 1A | D06 |
| Sep 2018 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,567 | 27th chT-CRO 1A | D43 |
| Sep 2009 | Robert Zelcic | 2,550 | 18th chT-CRO 1A | D02 |
| Apr 2005 | Michael Bezold | 2,532 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpC | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,439 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 31 | 19 | 2,421 |
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 30 | 18 | 2,372 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,281 |
| Berlin BSV IM | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,251 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,430 |
| Bundesliga 2006-07 | 2007 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Drazen Muse's chess games?
923 games by Drazen Muse, 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 Drazen Muse has played.
What does Drazen Muse play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Drazen Muse opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Drazen Muse answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Drazen Muse play as White?
As White, Drazen Muse's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (81 games, 35.8% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Drazen Muse play as Black?
As Black, Drazen Muse most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 470 games.
What is Drazen Muse's FIDE rating?
Drazen Muse is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,302 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Drazen Muse played?
Our database contains 923 games by Drazen Muse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 332 wins, 363 draws, 228 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Drazen Muse?
923 games by Drazen Muse 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.