Prepare against Hrvoje Matijevic
HRV · World #11,472 classical · FIDE ID 14502194
Our database contains 185 games by Hrvoje Matijevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hrvoje Matijevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrvoje Matijevic 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 | 2,148 | 2,253 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,221 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 54 | 82 | 49 | 29.2% |
| As White | 91 | 28 | 44 | 19 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 94 | 26 | 38 | 30 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrvoje Matijevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrvoje Matijevic's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 74.7% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 15.4% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Matijevic usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Matijevic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Matijevic usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matijevic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Matijevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Matijevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 61.4% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 15 | 34.1% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Hrvoje Matijevic's chess games
All 185 games by Hrvoje Matijevic 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: 54 wins, 82 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,417 | chT2-CRO Center | E16 |
| Jan 1996 | Branimir Jukic | 2,390 | chT-CRO | A48 |
| Jan 1998 | Zdenko Jusic | 2,375 | CRO-Cup | C22 |
| May 2012 | Drago Vargic | 2,351 | 21st CRO Cup | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Damir Rukavina | 2,330 | chT2-CRO | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2001 | 38 | 18 | 2,306 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,177 |
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 13 | 6 | 2,260 |
| CRO-Cup | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,264 |
| 11th Wch U16 | 1991 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,468 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| 25th chT-CRO 1B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrvoje Matijevic's chess games?
185 games by Hrvoje Matijevic, 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 Hrvoje Matijevic has played.
What does Hrvoje Matijevic play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Hrvoje Matijevic opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrvoje Matijevic answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hrvoje Matijevic play as White?
As White, Hrvoje Matijevic's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrvoje Matijevic play as Black?
As Black, Hrvoje Matijevic most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Hrvoje Matijevic's FIDE rating?
Hrvoje Matijevic is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Hrvoje Matijevic played?
Our database contains 185 games by Hrvoje Matijevic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 82 draws, 49 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrvoje Matijevic?
185 games by Hrvoje Matijevic 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.