Prepare against Davorin Bubalovic
FM · HRV · World #12,190 classical · FIDE ID 14500515
Our database contains 399 games by Davorin Bubalovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davorin Bubalovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davorin Bubalovic 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 | 2,139 | 2,342 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,182 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,220 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 125 | 156 | 118 | 31.3% |
| As White | 195 | 70 | 76 | 49 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 204 | 55 | 80 | 69 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davorin Bubalovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davorin Bubalovic's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 99.0% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bubalovic usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bubalovic usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bubalovic usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Bubalovic usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 63.2% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 38 | 35.8% | 43.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 91.7% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Davorin Bubalovic's chess games
All 399 games by Davorin Bubalovic 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: 125 wins, 156 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,634 | 20th Dubai Open | D35 |
| Mar 2015 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,562 | Skopje Karposh Open | E97 |
| May 2009 | Zoran Runic | 2,443 | chT-CRO2c | C61 |
| Jan 1997 | Laszlo Krizsany | 2,435 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | E74 |
| Feb 2014 | Bojan Medak | 2,415 | ch-Osijek Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 35 | 23 | 2,350 |
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 33 | 15 | 2,337 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2015 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,324 |
| CRO Cup | 2017 | 12 | 10 | 2,412 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davorin Bubalovic's chess games?
399 games by Davorin Bubalovic, 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 Davorin Bubalovic has played.
What does Davorin Bubalovic play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Davorin Bubalovic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davorin Bubalovic answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Davorin Bubalovic play as White?
As White, Davorin Bubalovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davorin Bubalovic play as Black?
As Black, Davorin Bubalovic most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Davorin Bubalovic's FIDE rating?
Davorin Bubalovic is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Davorin Bubalovic played?
Our database contains 399 games by Davorin Bubalovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 156 draws, 118 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davorin Bubalovic?
399 games by Davorin Bubalovic 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.