Prepare against Danijel Gibicar
FM · DEU · World #5,669 classical · FIDE ID 24660256
Our database contains 428 games by Danijel Gibicar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danijel Gibicar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danijel Gibicar 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 | 2,256 | 2,301 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,332 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 428 | 145 | 160 | 123 | 33.9% |
| As White | 214 | 69 | 78 | 67 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 214 | 76 | 82 | 56 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danijel Gibicar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danijel Gibicar's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 53.3% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 96 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gibicar usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gibicar usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gibicar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gibicar usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gibicar usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gibicar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 94 | 87.9% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 12.1% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 97.3% | 59.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Danijel Gibicar's chess games
All 428 games by Danijel Gibicar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 145 wins, 160 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 16/11/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B39 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Niklas Schmider | 2,396 | BL2-Sued 2223 | D05 |
| May 2022 | Oleg Boguslawski | 2,379 | BL2-Sued 2122 | C18 |
| Jun 2014 | Christopher Noe | 2,378 | ch-GER U18 | E12 |
| May 2017 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,358 | BL2-Sued 1617 | A57 |
| Feb 2025 | Mal Meyer | 2,321 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2016 | 33 | 25 | 2,188 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2009 | 27 | 16 | 1,690 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,199 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2012 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danijel Gibicar's chess games?
428 games by Danijel Gibicar, from Oct 2008 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 Danijel Gibicar has played.
What does Danijel Gibicar play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Danijel Gibicar opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danijel Gibicar answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Danijel Gibicar play as White?
As White, Danijel Gibicar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danijel Gibicar play as Black?
As Black, Danijel Gibicar most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 21.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Danijel Gibicar's FIDE rating?
Danijel Gibicar is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Danijel Gibicar played?
Our database contains 428 games by Danijel Gibicar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 160 draws, 123 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danijel Gibicar?
428 games by Danijel Gibicar 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.