Prepare against Hrvoje Sipic
HRV · World #10,381 classical · FIDE ID 14507307
Our database contains 225 games by Hrvoje Sipic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hrvoje Sipic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrvoje Sipic 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 | 2,164 | 2,268 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,218 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,224 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 36.9% |
| As White | 110 | 45 | 33 | 32 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 115 | 38 | 44 | 33 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrvoje Sipic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrvoje Sipic's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 58.2% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 35 | 31.8% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.4% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sipic usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sipic usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sipic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Sipic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sipic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sipic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 93.9% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 89.7% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
Hrvoje Sipic's chess games
All 225 games by Hrvoje Sipic 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: 83 wins, 77 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Zeljko Bogut | 2,467 | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial | B53 |
| Aug 2024 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,357 | 3rd Gradiste Open | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Ozren Biti | 2,338 | 5th Solta Open | B23 |
| Aug 2021 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,310 | 4th Solta Open | B51 |
| May 2005 | Darko Devcic | 2,243 | Djakovo Open B | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,181 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,183 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2001 | 17 | 9 | 2,120 |
| Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial | 2009 | 13 | 2 | 2,227 |
| 24th Bosnjaci Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
| 3rd Gradiste Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,309 |
| 27th Bosnjaci Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| 13th chT-CRO U20 | 2004 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrvoje Sipic's chess games?
225 games by Hrvoje Sipic, 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 Sipic has played.
What does Hrvoje Sipic play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Hrvoje Sipic opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrvoje Sipic answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Hrvoje Sipic play as White?
As White, Hrvoje Sipic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrvoje Sipic play as Black?
As Black, Hrvoje Sipic most often plays: Benoni Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Hrvoje Sipic's FIDE rating?
Hrvoje Sipic is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Hrvoje Sipic played?
Our database contains 225 games by Hrvoje Sipic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 77 draws, 65 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrvoje Sipic?
225 games by Hrvoje Sipic 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.