Prepare against Goran Segovic
FM · HRV · World #6,848 classical · FIDE ID 14508842
When preparing against Goran Segovic, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 14.8% over 27 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Goran Segovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Segovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Segovic 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 | 2,228 | 2,324 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,327 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,416 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 93 | 87 | 86 | 35.0% |
| As White | 139 | 47 | 50 | 42 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 46 | 37 | 44 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Segovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Segovic's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 97.8% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Segovic usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Segovic usually continues Nf3 (81.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Segovic usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Segovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Segovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Segovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 75.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.2% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 69.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Goran Segovic's chess games
All 266 games by Goran Segovic 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: 93 wins, 87 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 4/10/13 | 14.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Mladen Muse | 2,434 | chT-CRO | B06 |
| Sep 2022 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,411 | 30th chT1B-CRO | B28 |
| Sep 2008 | Rudolf Sertic | 2,405 | 17th chT-CRO 1A | D44 |
| Oct 2007 | Drago Vargic | 2,399 | chT1B-CRO | C90 |
| Nov 2016 | Muhamed Boric | 2,395 | chT2-CRO Center 25th | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2002 | 17 | 8 | 2,138 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 14 | 8 | 2,373 |
| Varazdin IM | 2003 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,123 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,328 |
| 14th Split Open | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,194 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
| Rijeka Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Segovic's chess games?
266 games by Goran Segovic, 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 Segovic has played.
What does Goran Segovic play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Goran Segovic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Segovic answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Goran Segovic play as White?
As White, Goran Segovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 14.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Segovic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Segovic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Goran Segovic's FIDE rating?
Goran Segovic is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Goran Segovic played?
Our database contains 266 games by Goran Segovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 87 draws, 86 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Segovic?
266 games by Goran Segovic 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.