Prepare against Darko Skelac
HRV · World #26,017 classical · FIDE ID 14507544
Our database contains 84 games by Darko Skelac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darko Skelac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Skelac 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 | 2,011 | 2,165 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,161 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 11 | 44 | 29 | 13.1% |
| As White | 45 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 15.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 4 | 24 | 11 | 10.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Skelac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Skelac's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 55.6% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Skelac usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Skelac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Skelac usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Skelac usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Skelac usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Skelac usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Darko Skelac's chess games
All 84 games by Darko Skelac 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: 11 wins, 44 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Velisa Mladenovic | 2,169 | chT2-CRO East | A07 |
| Apr 2010 | Milan Cubelic | 2,125 | chT2-CRO East | D03 |
| May 2015 | Stjepan Vecera | 2,115 | chT2-CRO Ost | D78 |
| May 2015 | Jure Petrina | 2,057 | chT2-CRO Ost | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Mihajlo Kitarovic | 2,035 | chT2-CRO Ost | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 28 | 11 | 2,118 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 23 | 11 | 2,102 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,084 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 2,026 |
| 19th CRO-Cup | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
| Osijek Baranja CupT 13th | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| 26th Pula Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,189 |
| Solta Amateur Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Skelac's chess games?
84 games by Darko Skelac, 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 Darko Skelac has played.
What does Darko Skelac play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Darko Skelac opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Skelac answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Darko Skelac play as White?
As White, Darko Skelac's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Skelac play as Black?
As Black, Darko Skelac most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Darko Skelac's FIDE rating?
Darko Skelac is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Darko Skelac played?
Our database contains 84 games by Darko Skelac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 44 draws, 29 losses (13.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Skelac?
84 games by Darko Skelac 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.