Prepare against Fran Topalic
HRV · World #18,785 classical · FIDE ID 14561158
Our database contains 79 games by Fran Topalic, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fran Topalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fran Topalic 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 | 2,068 | 2,091 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,157 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 20 | 23 | 36 | 25.3% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fran Topalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fran Topalic's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Topalic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Topalic usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Topalic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Topalic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 60.0% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Fran Topalic's chess games
All 79 games by Fran Topalic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Miljenko Muha | 2,310 | 29th chT-CRO U20 | C00 |
| Jan 2025 | H Sipic | 2,213 | 29th Bosnjaci Open | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Miro Bobanac | 2,150 | 30th Bosnjaci Open | B41 |
| Jul 2021 | Petar Kovac | 2,105 | ch-CRO U17 | D66 |
| Jul 2020 | Fran Sos | 2,024 | 29th chT-CRO U20 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,019 |
| 29th Bosnjaci Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| 12th Osijek Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,765 |
| 13th Valpovo U20 Rapid Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,870 |
| Valpovo U18 12th | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fran Topalic's chess games?
79 games by Fran Topalic, from Jul 2016 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 Fran Topalic has played.
What does Fran Topalic play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Fran Topalic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fran Topalic answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Fran Topalic play as White?
As White, Fran Topalic's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fran Topalic play as Black?
As Black, Fran Topalic most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Fran Topalic's FIDE rating?
Fran Topalic is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Fran Topalic played?
Our database contains 79 games by Fran Topalic, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fran Topalic?
79 games by Fran Topalic 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.