Prepare against Damir Bosnjak
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #19,776 classical · FIDE ID 14401495
When preparing against Damir Bosnjak, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Damir Bosnjak, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Damir Bosnjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Bosnjak 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 | 2,060 | 2,326 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,256 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,244 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 33 | 57 | 44 | 24.6% |
| As White | 70 | 17 | 32 | 21 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1990-2026): 376 rated games against 287 different opponents, across 42 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 227 | 63 | 103 | 61 | 27.8% | 2,239 | 2,237 | 17 |
| Rapid | 113 | 54 | 17 | 42 | 47.8% | 1,977 | 2,013 | 8 |
| Blitz | 36 | 20 | 4 | 12 | 55.6% | 2,048 | 2,109 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 110 | 14 | 38 | 58 | 12.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 216 | 103 | 70 | 43 | 47.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 8 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 3 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2,115 | 2,088 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,993 | 1,993 |
| 2021 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2,018 | 1,911 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,031 | 2,076 |
| 2019 | 44 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 2,017 | 2,045 |
| 2018 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 2,000 | 2,069 |
| 2017 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 2,105 | 1,977 |
| 2016 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 2,001 | 2,093 |
| 2015 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2,084 | 2,208 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| 2013 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2,205 | 2,305 |
| 2012 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2,192 | 2,192 |
| 2011 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 2,231 | 2,251 |
| 2010 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2,242 | 2,309 |
| 2009 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2,357 | 2,394 |
| 2008 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2,215 | 2,444 |
| 2007 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 2,203 | 2,326 |
| 2006 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 2,186 | 2,125 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2,184 | 2,050 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,306 | 2,146 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,411 | 2,411 |
| 2000 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 2,397 | 2,302 |
| 1999 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,340 | 2,440 |
| 1990 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2,318 | 2,318 |
Where Damir Bosnjak has played
Bosnia & Herzegovina (41) · Croatia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Bosnjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Bosnjak's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 98.6% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bosnjak usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bosnjak usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bosnjak usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bosnjak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 68.8% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 47.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Damir Bosnjak's chess games
All 134 games by Damir Bosnjak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 33 wins, 57 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Aljosa Grosar | 2,449 | Pula zt 1.2 | C41 |
| Apr 2000 | Boris Golubovic | 2,449 | Pula zt 1.2 | B90 |
| Aug 1999 | Armin Kapetanovic | 2,449 | chT-BIH | B13 |
| Jun 2009 | Muhamed Sinanovic | 2,391 | 8th chT-BIH | B38 |
| Sep 2000 | Danijel Novak | 2,369 | chT-CRO | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2-BIH | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,233 |
| chT1-BIH CFFBH | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| Pula zt 1.2 | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,358 |
| chT1A-BIH CFFBH | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 16th chT-BIH | 2017 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,984 |
| chT-CRO | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 2,206 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Bosnjak's chess games?
134 games by Damir Bosnjak, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Damir Bosnjak has played.
What does Damir Bosnjak play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Damir Bosnjak opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Bosnjak answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Damir Bosnjak play as White?
As White, Damir Bosnjak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Bosnjak play as Black?
As Black, Damir Bosnjak most often plays: Philidor (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Damir Bosnjak's FIDE rating?
Damir Bosnjak is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Damir Bosnjak played?
Our database contains 134 games by Damir Bosnjak, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 57 draws, 44 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Bosnjak?
134 games by Damir Bosnjak 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.