Prepare against Harun Pasalic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #9,602 classical · FIDE ID 14403269
When preparing against Harun Pasalic, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Harun Pasalic, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harun Pasalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harun Pasalic 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 | 2,177 | 2,324 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,220 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,189 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 59 | 47 | 79 | 31.9% |
| As White | 92 | 34 | 20 | 38 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 93 | 25 | 27 | 41 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harun Pasalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harun Pasalic's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 89.1% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pasalic usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pasalic usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pasalic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pasalic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Pasalic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pasalic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 87.5% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 65.5% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Harun Pasalic's chess games
All 185 games by Harun Pasalic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 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: 59 wins, 47 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Vinh Bui | 2,483 | Budapest FS06 GM | B82 |
| Jun 2007 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,440 | Budapest FS06 GM | B43 |
| Jun 2013 | Zeljko Bogut | 2,437 | 12th chT-BIH | B07 |
| Jun 2011 | Alexander Turutin | 2,402 | Moscow IM-A 06 | C06 |
| Aug 2013 | Artur Arustamian | 2,386 | Moscow Philidor Memorial | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Victory Day-C | 2011 | 12 | 2 | 2,024 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,236 |
| 19th chT-BIH | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Moscow IM 09 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,429 |
| 18th chT-BIH | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,207 |
| 3rd Moscow Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Moscow IM B 06 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harun Pasalic's chess games?
185 games by Harun Pasalic, from Apr 2006 to Sep 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 Harun Pasalic has played.
What does Harun Pasalic play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Harun Pasalic opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harun Pasalic answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Harun Pasalic play as White?
As White, Harun Pasalic's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harun Pasalic play as Black?
As Black, Harun Pasalic most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Harun Pasalic's FIDE rating?
Harun Pasalic is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Harun Pasalic played?
Our database contains 185 games by Harun Pasalic, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 47 draws, 79 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harun Pasalic?
185 games by Harun Pasalic 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.