Prepare against Gordan Markotic
IM · HRV · World #13,126 classical · FIDE ID 14500167
Our database contains 262 games by Gordan Markotic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gordan Markotic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gordan Markotic 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 | 2,127 | 2,292 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,278 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,264 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 81 | 114 | 67 | 30.9% |
| As White | 130 | 41 | 65 | 24 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 132 | 40 | 49 | 43 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gordan Markotic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gordan Markotic's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 70.8% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.0% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Markotic usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Markotic usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Markotic usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Markotic usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Markotic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Markotic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 54 | 76.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 16.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 54.2% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 22.9% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Gordan Markotic's chess games
All 262 games by Gordan Markotic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 114 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 20 | 2/10/8 | 10.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Krunoslav Hulak | 2,530 | chT-CRO | D44 |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Raicevic | 2,480 | Aosta Open | D45 |
| Jan 1994 | Robert Zelcic | 2,460 | chT-CRO | B17 |
| Jan 1994 | Charles Lamoureux | 2,430 | Nice | E82 |
| May 1990 | Gojko Laketic | 2,425 | 33rd YUG-Cup | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 1998 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,308 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| Nice | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| 20th chT-CRO 1B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Mislata Open 01st | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,441 |
| Toulouse | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,363 |
| 2nd Mislata Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| 25th chT-CRO 1B | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gordan Markotic's chess games?
262 games by Gordan Markotic, from Apr 2003 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 Gordan Markotic has played.
What does Gordan Markotic play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Gordan Markotic opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gordan Markotic answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Gordan Markotic play as White?
As White, Gordan Markotic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gordan Markotic play as Black?
As Black, Gordan Markotic most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Gordan Markotic's FIDE rating?
Gordan Markotic is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (May 2010).
How many games has Gordan Markotic played?
Our database contains 262 games by Gordan Markotic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 114 draws, 67 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gordan Markotic?
262 games by Gordan Markotic 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.