Prepare against Damir Gracin
HRV · World #26,635 classical · FIDE ID 14501287
When preparing against Damir Gracin, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 72 games by Damir Gracin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damir Gracin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Gracin 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 | 2,007 | 2,228 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,143 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 27 | 16 | 29 | 37.5% |
| As White | 41 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Gracin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Gracin's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 85.4% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gracin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gracin usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gracin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gracin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Gracin usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gracin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Damir Gracin's chess games
All 72 games by Damir Gracin 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Vlatko Kovacevic | 2,489 | 19th CRO-Cup | E22 |
| Jun 2004 | Zvonimir Mestrovic | 2,383 | CRO Cup | D01 |
| May 2019 | Ivan Vitic | 2,265 | CRO Cup | D06 |
| May 2019 | Ivan Novak | 2,207 | CRO Cup | E13 |
| Jan 1999 | Mate Ribicic | 2,195 | chT3-CRO | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,258 |
| chT2S-CRO | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| chT3-CRO | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,283 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,234 |
| 19th CRO-Cup | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,241 |
| 14th CRO Cup | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 2,463 |
| 17th chT-CRO 1B | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,130 |
| chT-CRO 2 South | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Gracin's chess games?
72 games by Damir Gracin, 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 Damir Gracin has played.
What does Damir Gracin play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Damir Gracin opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Gracin answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Damir Gracin play as White?
As White, Damir Gracin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Gracin play as Black?
As Black, Damir Gracin most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Damir Gracin's FIDE rating?
Damir Gracin is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Damir Gracin played?
Our database contains 72 games by Damir Gracin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Gracin?
72 games by Damir Gracin 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.