Prepare against Darko Mesar
HRV · World #61,115 classical · FIDE ID 14531038
When preparing against Darko Mesar, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 105 games by Darko Mesar, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darko Mesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Mesar 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 | 1,852 | 2,053 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,965 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,979 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 33 | 12 | 60 | 31.4% |
| As White | 53 | 18 | 5 | 30 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 7 | 30 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Mesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Mesar's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 62.3% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 37.7% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Mesar usually continues Nf3 (21.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mesar usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mesar usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 42.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mesar usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mesar usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Mesar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 96.3% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Darko Mesar's chess games
All 105 games by Darko Mesar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 33 wins, 12 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Svit Siraj | 2,182 | 12th Krapina Open | B28 |
| Aug 2010 | Marijan Rozic | 2,120 | 9th Velika Gorica Open | B06 |
| Aug 2010 | Janko Havas | 2,107 | 9th Velika Gorica Open | B76 |
| Aug 2009 | Joze Skok | 2,046 | Ptuj Open | B22 |
| Jan 2019 | Zlatko Svrtan | 2,042 | 9th Krapina Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,800 |
| Krapina Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,702 |
| 9th Velika Gorica Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,644 |
| chT4-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Mesar's chess games?
105 games by Darko Mesar, from Jul 2009 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 Darko Mesar has played.
What does Darko Mesar play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Darko Mesar opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Mesar answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Darko Mesar play as White?
As White, Darko Mesar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Mesar play as Black?
As Black, Darko Mesar most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Darko Mesar's FIDE rating?
Darko Mesar is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Darko Mesar played?
Our database contains 105 games by Darko Mesar, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 12 draws, 60 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Mesar?
105 games by Darko Mesar 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.