Prepare against Ivan Martic
FM · Serbia · World #6,394 classical · FIDE ID 929301
Our database contains 1,975 games by Ivan Martic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Martic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Martic 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 | 2,237 | 2,402 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,423 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,436 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,975 | 863 | 343 | 769 | 43.7% |
| As White | 1,005 | 451 | 172 | 382 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 970 | 412 | 171 | 387 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Martic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Martic's side.
First moves as White (1,004 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 612 | 61.0% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 240 | 23.9% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 6.7% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 54 | 5.4% | 63.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 0.8% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Martic usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Martic usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Martic usually continues d4 (48.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Martic usually continues Bg5 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Martic usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Martic usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 290 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 44 | 10.7% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 20 | 4.9% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 17 | 4.1% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (364 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 248 | 68.1% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 81 | 22.3% | 46.3% |
| f5 | 10 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
Ivan Martic's chess games
All 1,975 games by Ivan Martic 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: 863 wins, 343 draws, 769 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 108 | 48/19/41 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 55 | 31/3/21 | 56.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 47 | 23/4/20 | 48.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 47 | 18/10/19 | 38.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 21/7/13 | 51.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| E71 | English Opening | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 167 | 77/20/70 | 46.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 76 | 39/10/27 | 51.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 35 | 14/7/14 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 16/3/12 | 51.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 8/6/16 | 26.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jun 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,657 | Titled Tue Early | A03 |
| Feb 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,625 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Kravtsiv,M | 2,598 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | C46 |
| May 2024 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 999 | 500.5 | 2,272 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 148 | 74.5 | 2,285 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 61 | 41.5 | 2,386 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 58 | 25.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 39 | 24 | 2,351 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2021 | 30 | 22 | 2,362 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 25 | 11 | 2,149 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Martic's chess games?
1,975 games by Ivan Martic, 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 Ivan Martic has played.
What does Ivan Martic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,004 games with White in our database, Ivan Martic opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Martic answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivan Martic play as White?
As White, Ivan Martic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (108 games, 44.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (55 games, 56.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (47 games, 48.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,005 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Martic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Martic most often plays: Sicilian (167 games, 46.1% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 51.3% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 970 games.
What is Ivan Martic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Martic is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Ivan Martic played?
Our database contains 1,975 games by Ivan Martic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 863 wins, 343 draws, 769 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Martic?
1,975 games by Ivan Martic 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.