Prepare against Goran Markovic
United States · World #38,053 classical · FIDE ID 2029170
When preparing against Goran Markovic, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 105 games by Goran Markovic, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Markovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran 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 | 1,944 | 2,015 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 61 | 6 | 38 | 58.1% |
| As White | 53 | 31 | 3 | 19 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 52 | 30 | 3 | 19 | 57.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Markovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Markovic's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 92.5% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nf3 (85.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Markovic usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Markovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Markovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 82.8% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Goran Markovic's chess games
All 105 games by Goran Markovic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 61 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A76 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Dmitry Kononenko | 2,574 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | B30 |
| Mar 2009 | Maxim Dlugy | 2,518 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | E84 |
| Mar 2009 | Roberto Paramos Dominguez | 2,429 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | B56 |
| Mar 2009 | Jorge Szmetan | 2,374 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | E56 |
| Mar 2004 | Marcio Melgosa | 2,295 | — | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,484 |
| 30th North American Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,390 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,224 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,132 |
| Tampa Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,358 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,568 |
| 27th Space Coast Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Markovic's chess games?
105 games by Goran Markovic, from Nov 2010 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 Goran Markovic has played.
What does Goran Markovic play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Goran Markovic opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Markovic answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Goran Markovic play as White?
As White, Goran Markovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Markovic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Markovic most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Goran Markovic's FIDE rating?
Goran Markovic is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (May 2017).
How many games has Goran Markovic played?
Our database contains 105 games by Goran Markovic, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses (58.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Markovic?
105 games by Goran 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.