Prepare against Ivan Galic
IM · HRV · World #1,721 classical · FIDE ID 14402238
Our database contains 336 games by Ivan Galic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Galic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Galic 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 | 2,398 | 2,429 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,453 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,415 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 115 | 127 | 94 | 34.2% |
| As White | 165 | 65 | 61 | 39 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 171 | 50 | 66 | 55 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Galic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Galic's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 44.8% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 53 | 32.1% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 12.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.1% | 46.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Galic usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 70.3% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.2% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.4% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 55.7% | 45.6% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 39.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Ivan Galic's chess games
All 336 games by Ivan Galic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 115 wins, 127 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 19/13/6 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 5/12/12 | 17.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,591 | CRO Cup | E05 |
| Aug 2009 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,570 | Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | D17 |
| Oct 2009 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,548 | 17th chT-EU | D10 |
| May 2016 | Emir Dizdarevic | 2,509 | 19th Zenica | C16 |
| Sep 2013 | Krunoslav Hulak | 2,484 | chT-CRO | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,400 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 13 | 7 | 2,368 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,340 |
| 46th Wch U20 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,372 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,335 |
| 14th Cvitanovic Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,386 |
| 20th chT-CRO 1B | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
| 2nd Split Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Galic's chess games?
336 games by Ivan Galic, from Jul 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 Ivan Galic has played.
What does Ivan Galic play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Ivan Galic opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Galic answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivan Galic play as White?
As White, Ivan Galic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Galic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Galic most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Philidor (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Ivan Galic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Galic is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Ivan Galic played?
Our database contains 336 games by Ivan Galic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 127 draws, 94 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Galic?
336 games by Ivan Galic 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.