Prepare against Erik Golubovic
FM · HRV · World #4,321 classical · FIDE ID 14586908
When preparing against Erik Golubovic, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,324 games by Erik Golubovic, covering Nov 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erik Golubovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Golubovic 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 | 2,294 | 2,337 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,295 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,324 | 595 | 169 | 560 | 44.9% |
| As White | 663 | 321 | 88 | 254 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 661 | 274 | 81 | 306 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Golubovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Golubovic's side.
First moves as White (663 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 607 | 91.6% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 53 | 8.0% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Golubovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 303 | 93.5% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 191 | 94.1% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 5.4% | 45.5% |
Erik Golubovic's chess games
All 1,324 games by Erik Golubovic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - Sep 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: 595 wins, 169 draws, 560 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 175 | 82/35/58 | 46.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 66 | 31/4/31 | 47.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 62 | 26/8/28 | 41.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 40 | 23/3/14 | 57.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 33 | 12/4/17 | 36.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 21/2/10 | 63.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/0/11 | 42.1% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 112 | 38/12/62 | 33.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 92 | 40/10/42 | 43.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 87 | 43/10/34 | 49.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 44 | 22/8/14 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 14/6/16 | 38.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 32 | 19/1/12 | 59.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 29 | 6/6/17 | 20.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,627 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B52 |
| Mar 2024 | Kacper Piorun | 2,599 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Sep 2025 | Pa Iniyan | 2,599 | Titled Tue | D01 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,572 | Titled Tue | A61 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 829 | 416.5 | 2,239 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 111 | 51 | 2,220 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 17 | 2,290 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2023 | 18 | 16 | 1,778 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,197 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,430 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Golubovic's chess games?
1,324 games by Erik Golubovic, from Nov 2020 to Sep 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 Erik Golubovic has played.
What does Erik Golubovic play on the first move as White?
Across 663 games with White in our database, Erik Golubovic opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Golubovic answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Erik Golubovic play as White?
As White, Erik Golubovic's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (175 games, 46.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (66 games, 47.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (62 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 663 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Golubovic play as Black?
As Black, Erik Golubovic most often plays: Sicilian (112 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (92 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (87 games, 49.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 661 games.
What is Erik Golubovic's FIDE rating?
Erik Golubovic is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Erik Golubovic played?
Our database contains 1,324 games by Erik Golubovic, covering Nov 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 595 wins, 169 draws, 560 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Golubovic?
1,324 games by Erik Golubovic 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.