Prepare against Goran Mihalic
HRV · World #17,535 classical · FIDE ID 14510898
Our database contains 63 games by Goran Mihalic, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Mihalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Mihalic 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 | 2,080 | 2,133 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,065 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 2,131 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 23.8% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Mihalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Mihalic's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 83.9% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Mihalic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mihalic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Mihalic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mihalic usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mihalic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mihalic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Goran Mihalic's chess games
All 63 games by Goran Mihalic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Marko Sokac | 2,275 | Split Open 7th | B80 |
| Sep 2022 | Marko Rubil | 2,270 | chT1A-CRO 30th | D02 |
| Apr 2010 | Ivan Vrsek | 2,217 | chT3A-CRO Center | C19 |
| May 2008 | Ibrahim Komic | 2,215 | Zagreb Open B | C00 |
| Apr 2009 | Jovan Vuga | 2,193 | chT3-CRO | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,114 |
| chT4-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| chT1A-CRO 30th | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,094 |
| 6th Velika Gorica Open | 2006 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,971 |
| 10th Split Open | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Mihalic's chess games?
63 games by Goran Mihalic, from Jan 2005 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 Mihalic has played.
What does Goran Mihalic play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Goran Mihalic opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Mihalic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Goran Mihalic play as White?
As White, Goran Mihalic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Mihalic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Mihalic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Goran Mihalic's FIDE rating?
Goran Mihalic is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Goran Mihalic played?
Our database contains 63 games by Goran Mihalic, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Mihalic?
63 games by Goran Mihalic 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.