Prepare against Franjo-Josip Markovic
HRV · World #8,939 classical · FIDE ID 14541041
When preparing against Franjo-Josip Markovic, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 160 games by Franjo-Josip Markovic, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Franjo-Josip Markovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franjo-Josip Markovic 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 | 2,188 | 2,236 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,214 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 61 | 47 | 52 | 38.1% |
| As White | 81 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franjo-Josip Markovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franjo-Josip Markovic's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 93.8% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Markovic usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Markovic usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Markovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 23.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
Franjo-Josip Markovic's chess games
All 160 games by Franjo-Josip Markovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 61 wins, 47 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Daviti Nemsadze | 2,366 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | E11 |
| Nov 2024 | Andrej Ljepic | 2,365 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | A40 |
| Jun 2012 | Darko Kovac | 2,214 | ch-CRO U15 21st | D21 |
| Jul 2016 | Marko Sokac | 2,202 | ch-CRO U19 | D07 |
| Mar 2016 | Lovro Turcin | 2,181 | 25th chT-CRO U20 | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2017 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,892 |
| CRO Cup | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 2,105 |
| 24th chT-CRO U20 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 1,999 |
| ch-CRO U15 21st | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,932 |
| Zagreb Open 2026 – VIII Krunoslav Hulak Memorial | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,091 |
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,816 |
| 15th Split Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franjo-Josip Markovic's chess games?
160 games by Franjo-Josip Markovic, from Jul 2013 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 Franjo-Josip Markovic has played.
What does Franjo-Josip Markovic play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Franjo-Josip Markovic opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franjo-Josip Markovic answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Franjo-Josip Markovic play as White?
As White, Franjo-Josip Markovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franjo-Josip Markovic play as Black?
As Black, Franjo-Josip Markovic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Franjo-Josip Markovic's FIDE rating?
Franjo-Josip Markovic is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Franjo-Josip Markovic played?
Our database contains 160 games by Franjo-Josip Markovic, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 47 draws, 52 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franjo-Josip Markovic?
160 games by Franjo-Josip Markovic 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.