Prepare against Hrvoje Stevic
GM · HRV · World #489 classical · FIDE ID 14502569
When preparing against Hrvoje Stevic, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation as White, 13.5% over 37 games.
Our database contains 2,279 games by Hrvoje Stevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hrvoje Stevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrvoje Stevic 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 | 2,513 | 2,637 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,517 | 2,623 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,490 | 2,673 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,279 | 771 | 1,200 | 307 | 33.8% |
| As White | 1,134 | 431 | 592 | 110 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 1,145 | 340 | 608 | 197 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrvoje Stevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrvoje Stevic's side.
First moves as White (1,134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,049 | 92.5% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 4.0% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 1.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Stevic usually continues c3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Stevic usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stevic usually continues d4 (70.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Stevic usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Stevic usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Stevic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (498 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 333 | 66.9% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 134 | 26.9% | 66.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 4.0% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 333 | 75.5% | 55.1% |
| Nf6 | 92 | 20.9% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Hrvoje Stevic's chess games
All 2,279 games by Hrvoje Stevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 771 wins, 1,200 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 296 | 103/157/36 | 34.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 110 | 61/38/11 | 55.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 70 | 38/30/2 | 54.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 39 | 14/21/4 | 35.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 37 | 5/30/2 | 13.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 16/9/10 | 45.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 32 | 8/21/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 10/18/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 13/12/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 24 | 7/16/1 | 29.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 226 | 49/136/41 | 21.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 78 | 20/48/10 | 25.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 64 | 16/38/10 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 62 | 29/25/8 | 46.8% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 57 | 21/24/12 | 36.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 49 | 10/33/6 | 20.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 48 | 19/21/8 | 39.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 14/18/6 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 9/21/6 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/14/4 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| May 2023 | Michael Adams | 2,680 | GER CupT | C45 |
| Jun 2010 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,677 | 9th chT-BIH | A33 |
| Mar 2009 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,675 | 10th ch-EU | B01 |
| Apr 2008 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,674 | 9th ch-EU | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO | 2022 | 146 | 78 | 2,560 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 137 | 69.5 | 2,496 |
| Zagreb Peace | 2023 | 49 | 22 | 2,575 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 38 | 25 | 2,538 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,632 |
| Wch U18 | 1998 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,449 |
| Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial | 2010 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,524 |
| Zadar Open | 2003 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,584 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mladen Palac (54 games) · Zdenko Kozul (49 games) · Robert Zelcic (48 games) · Ante Brkic (39 games) · Zoran Jovanovic (33 games) · Sasa Martinovic (28 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (24 games) · Alojzije Jankovic (24 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrvoje Stevic's chess games?
2,279 games by Hrvoje Stevic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Stevic has played.
What does Hrvoje Stevic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,134 games with White in our database, Hrvoje Stevic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrvoje Stevic answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hrvoje Stevic play as White?
As White, Hrvoje Stevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (296 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (110 games, 55.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (70 games, 54.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrvoje Stevic play as Black?
As Black, Hrvoje Stevic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (226 games, 21.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (78 games, 25.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (64 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,145 games.
What is Hrvoje Stevic's FIDE rating?
Hrvoje Stevic is currently rated 2,513 in classical chess, 2,517 in rapid and 2,490 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,637 (May 2013).
How many games has Hrvoje Stevic played?
Our database contains 2,279 games by Hrvoje Stevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 771 wins, 1,200 draws, 307 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrvoje Stevic?
2,279 games by Hrvoje Stevic 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.