Prepare against Franjo Pongrac
HRV · World #37,470 classical · FIDE ID 14549298
Our database contains 40 games by Franjo Pongrac, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franjo Pongrac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franjo Pongrac 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 | 1,947 | 2,006 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 42.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franjo Pongrac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franjo Pongrac's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Pongrac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pongrac usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Pongrac usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pongrac usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Pongrac usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Franjo Pongrac's chess games
All 40 games by Franjo Pongrac 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Alberto Maltar | 2,018 | Medimurska CupT | E51 |
| Feb 2019 | Miodrag Gakic | 2,000 | Medimurska CupT | C54 |
| Apr 2016 | Tibor Toth | 1,968 | chT4B-CRO Center North | B53 |
| Feb 2020 | Stjepan Zadravec | 1,948 | Medjimurje Cup | C70 |
| Jan 2019 | Darko Sardi | 1,900 | 7th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| Podturen Mavrin Memorial 8th | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,847 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,125 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,836 |
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,595 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,080 |
| 7th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franjo Pongrac's chess games?
40 games by Franjo Pongrac, 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 Franjo Pongrac has played.
What does Franjo Pongrac play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Franjo Pongrac opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franjo Pongrac answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franjo Pongrac play as White?
As White, Franjo Pongrac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franjo Pongrac play as Black?
As Black, Franjo Pongrac most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Franjo Pongrac's FIDE rating?
Franjo Pongrac is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Franjo Pongrac played?
Our database contains 40 games by Franjo Pongrac, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franjo Pongrac?
40 games by Franjo Pongrac 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.