Prepare against Damir Mesko
HRV · World #32,897 classical · FIDE ID 14534720
Our database contains 34 games by Damir Mesko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damir Mesko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Mesko 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 | 1,970 | 2,118 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,942 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,976 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 11.8% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Mesko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Mesko's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Mesko usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mesko usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Mesko usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Damir Mesko's chess games
All 34 games by Damir Mesko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 4 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Zvjezdan Grandic | 2,164 | chT2-CRO Ost | C30 |
| Oct 2013 | Mato Opacak | 1,965 | chT2-CRO East | C41 |
| Oct 2013 | Milenko Masirevic | 1,857 | chT2-CRO East | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 19 | 7 | 2,155 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2015 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Mesko's chess games?
34 games by Damir Mesko, from Nov 2011 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 Mesko has played.
What does Damir Mesko play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Damir Mesko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Mesko answers 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Damir Mesko play as White?
As White, Damir Mesko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Mesko play as Black?
As Black, Damir Mesko most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Damir Mesko's FIDE rating?
Damir Mesko is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (May 2014).
How many games has Damir Mesko played?
Our database contains 34 games by Damir Mesko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (11.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Mesko?
34 games by Damir Mesko 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.