Prepare against Hrvoje Pozgaj
HRV · World #34,633 classical · FIDE ID 14534088
Our database contains 90 games by Hrvoje Pozgaj, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hrvoje Pozgaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrvoje Pozgaj 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 | 1,961 | 1,990 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,994 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 51 | 11 | 28 | 56.7% |
| As White | 43 | 28 | 4 | 11 | 65.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 23 | 7 | 17 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrvoje Pozgaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrvoje Pozgaj's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 69.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 69.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pozgaj usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Pozgaj usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Pozgaj usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pozgaj usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hrvoje Pozgaj's chess games
All 90 games by Hrvoje Pozgaj in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 51 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Leon Livaic | 2,077 | ch-CRO U13 | C18 |
| Aug 2014 | Mirko Raljic | 2,063 | Velika Gorica Open 12th | B23 |
| Jan 2014 | Miljenko Muha | 1,900 | chT-CRO U16 2013 final | E90 |
| Oct 2014 | Fedor Polyakov | 1,841 | 24th ch-EU U14 | A34 |
| Dec 2012 | Luka Saric | 1,818 | chT-CRO U16 7th | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 1,996 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| 21th ch-CRO U13 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,895 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,750 |
| 8th Valpovo Open U16 | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,957 |
| Valpovo Open U16 | 2012 | 7 | 6 | 2,027 |
| chT-CRO U16 9th | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrvoje Pozgaj's chess games?
90 games by Hrvoje Pozgaj, from Nov 2012 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 Pozgaj has played.
What does Hrvoje Pozgaj play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Hrvoje Pozgaj opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrvoje Pozgaj answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hrvoje Pozgaj play as White?
As White, Hrvoje Pozgaj's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrvoje Pozgaj play as Black?
As Black, Hrvoje Pozgaj most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Hrvoje Pozgaj's FIDE rating?
Hrvoje Pozgaj is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Hrvoje Pozgaj played?
Our database contains 90 games by Hrvoje Pozgaj, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrvoje Pozgaj?
90 games by Hrvoje Pozgaj 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.