Prepare against Ivan Bockaj
HRV · World #52,077 classical · FIDE ID 14511860
Our database contains 95 games by Ivan Bockaj, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Bockaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Bockaj 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 | 1,885 | 2,044 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,960 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,993 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 26 | 22 | 47 | 27.4% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Bockaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Bockaj's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 91.3% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bockaj usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bockaj usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bockaj usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bockaj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bockaj usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Ivan Bockaj's chess games
All 95 games by Ivan Bockaj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 22 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Josip Krklec | 2,145 | chT3A-CRO Center | D15 |
| May 2015 | Damir Gracin | 2,124 | CRO-CupT final | D15 |
| Mar 2010 | Vladimir Ivetic | 2,115 | chT3A-CRO Center | D30 |
| Aug 2022 | Hrvoje Vajic | 2,089 | CRO Topla Voda Cup | B08 |
| Apr 2009 | Goran Mihalic | 2,050 | chT3-CRO | D74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,953 |
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,775 |
| 14th CRO Cup | 2005 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,931 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Bockaj's chess games?
95 games by Ivan Bockaj, from Apr 2006 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 Ivan Bockaj has played.
What does Ivan Bockaj play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ivan Bockaj opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Bockaj answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Bockaj play as White?
As White, Ivan Bockaj's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Bockaj play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Bockaj most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ivan Bockaj's FIDE rating?
Ivan Bockaj is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ivan Bockaj played?
Our database contains 95 games by Ivan Bockaj, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 22 draws, 47 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Bockaj?
95 games by Ivan Bockaj 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.