Prepare against Ervin Sindik
IM · HRV · World #8,743 classical · FIDE ID 14500485
Our database contains 176 games by Ervin Sindik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ervin Sindik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ervin Sindik 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 | 2,191 | 2,344 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,308 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,308 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 43 | 77 | 56 | 24.4% |
| As White | 85 | 23 | 42 | 20 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 20 | 35 | 36 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ervin Sindik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ervin Sindik's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 90.6% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.9% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sindik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sindik usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sindik usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Sindik usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sindik usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 95.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 27.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Ervin Sindik's chess games
All 176 games by Ervin Sindik 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: 43 wins, 77 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Radoslav Simic | 2,455 | 38th chT-YUG | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Robert Loncar | 2,455 | chT-CRO | B66 |
| Jan 1978 | Miso Cebalo | 2,450 | Yugoslavia | B82 |
| May 1984 | Darko Supancic | 2,385 | YUG Team Cup-27 | A43 |
| Jan 1990 | Rajko Miranovic | 2,380 | Pula tt2 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 1996 | 24 | 11 | 2,330 |
| Kecskemet BACSPRIM | 1979 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Pula tt2 | 1990 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
| Tel Aviv B | 1991 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| 38th chT-YUG | 1986 | 9 | 4 | 2,375 |
| 8th Hallsberg U18 Open | 1973 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| chT1A-CRO 28th | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,282 |
| Walsall Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ervin Sindik's chess games?
176 games by Ervin Sindik, 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 Ervin Sindik has played.
What does Ervin Sindik play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Ervin Sindik opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ervin Sindik answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ervin Sindik play as White?
As White, Ervin Sindik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ervin Sindik play as Black?
As Black, Ervin Sindik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Ervin Sindik's FIDE rating?
Ervin Sindik is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Ervin Sindik played?
Our database contains 176 games by Ervin Sindik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 77 draws, 56 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ervin Sindik?
176 games by Ervin Sindik 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.