Prepare against Ester Juric
HRV · World #86,984 classical · FIDE ID 14557690
When preparing against Ester Juric, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Ester Juric, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ester Juric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ester Juric 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 | 1,768 | 1,775 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,834 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,935 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 48 | 47 | 94 | 25.4% |
| As White | 97 | 29 | 19 | 49 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 19 | 28 | 45 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ester Juric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ester Juric's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 84.5% | 39.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 15.5% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 39.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Juric usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Juric usually continues c4 (25.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Juric usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Juric usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Juric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Juric usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 83.7% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 80.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
Ester Juric's chess games
All 189 games by Ester Juric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 48 wins, 47 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Antun Zorman | 1,918 | 12th Osijek Open | B50 |
| Feb 2019 | Ivica Fures | 1,871 | 12th Osijek Open | E32 |
| Oct 2023 | Marta Trgovac | 1,813 | chT-CRO 31st w | D35 |
| Oct 2023 | Tamara Jeger | 1,768 | chT-CRO 31st w | A88 |
| Jul 2020 | Noemi Bedic | 1,712 | ch-CRO U17 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 5 | 1,424 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 1,551 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,451 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 11 | 2 | 1,546 |
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,610 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,430 |
| ch-CRO w | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,514 |
| chT-CRO 31st w | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ester Juric's chess games?
189 games by Ester Juric, from Apr 2015 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 Ester Juric has played.
What does Ester Juric play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Ester Juric opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ester Juric answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ester Juric play as White?
As White, Ester Juric's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ester Juric play as Black?
As Black, Ester Juric most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Ester Juric's FIDE rating?
Ester Juric is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ester Juric played?
Our database contains 189 games by Ester Juric, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 47 draws, 94 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ester Juric?
189 games by Ester Juric 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.