Prepare against Ivan Crnic
SVN · World #92,691 classical · FIDE ID 14611503
When preparing against Ivan Crnic, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ivan Crnic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Crnic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Crnic 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 | 1,751 | 1,780 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 31.0% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Crnic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Crnic's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (68% of these games) — Crnic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Crnic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Crnic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Crnic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Crnic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Crnic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Crnic's chess games
All 58 games by Ivan Crnic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Mitja Rozman | 1,945 | Ljubljana Autumn Open | C78 |
| Jun 2010 | Tilen Lucovnik | 1,763 | Ljubljana | A06 |
| May 2011 | Manca Kralj | 1,755 | 2nd Ljubljana Open | C70 |
| Jun 2010 | Darko Zoric | 1,734 | Ljubljana | D53 |
| Jan 2011 | Gosto Novakovic | 1,710 | chT-Ljubljana 64th 2nd League | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,522 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,570 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,628 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,834 |
| Ljubljana Winter Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,795 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,848 |
| chT-Ljubljana 64th 2nd League | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Crnic's chess games?
58 games by Ivan Crnic, from Jan 2011 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 Crnic has played.
What does Ivan Crnic play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ivan Crnic opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Crnic answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Crnic play as White?
As White, Ivan Crnic's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Crnic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Crnic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ivan Crnic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Crnic is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ivan Crnic played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ivan Crnic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Crnic?
58 games by Ivan Crnic 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.