Prepare against Goran Cechi
HRV · World #33,763 classical · FIDE ID 14503450
When preparing against Goran Cechi, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 3.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Goran Cechi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Cechi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Cechi 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 | 1,965 | 2,301 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,037 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 35 | 79 | 62 | 19.9% |
| As White | 86 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 90 | 13 | 47 | 30 | 14.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Cechi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Cechi's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 62.8% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 20.9% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 14.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cechi usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Cechi usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cechi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Cechi usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Cechi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Cechi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 90.0% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 96.4% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Goran Cechi's chess games
All 176 games by Goran Cechi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 79 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 1/17/8 | 3.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Mario Bilic | 2,280 | Zagreb Open | C05 |
| Mar 2007 | Zvonko Petrovic | 2,276 | Zagreb Open | A39 |
| Mar 1999 | Stevan Kecic | 2,240 | 20th Bled Open | C01 |
| Mar 1999 | Maksymilian Leskiewicz | 2,223 | 20th Bled Open | E81 |
| Jul 2012 | Miroslav R Vukovic | 2,193 | ch-Vojvodina 3rd | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 19 | 6 | 2,146 |
| ch-EU Silent | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 1,919 |
| 15th WchT ICSC Silent | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Moscow Goodwill Games | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| 19th WchT ICSC Silent | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,876 |
| ch-CRO Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Wch Silent | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| 20th Bled Open | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Cechi's chess games?
176 games by Goran Cechi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Goran Cechi has played.
What does Goran Cechi play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Goran Cechi opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Cechi answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Goran Cechi play as White?
As White, Goran Cechi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Cechi play as Black?
As Black, Goran Cechi most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 3.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Goran Cechi's FIDE rating?
Goran Cechi is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Goran Cechi played?
Our database contains 176 games by Goran Cechi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 79 draws, 62 losses (19.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Cechi?
176 games by Goran Cechi 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.