Prepare against Ivan Hrzic
FM · Serbia · World #6,036 classical · FIDE ID 922838
When preparing against Ivan Hrzic, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%).
Our database contains 259 games by Ivan Hrzic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Hrzic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Hrzic 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 | 2,246 | 2,319 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,213 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 84 | 116 | 59 | 32.4% |
| As White | 135 | 50 | 55 | 30 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 124 | 34 | 61 | 29 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Hrzic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Hrzic's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 59.3% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 25 | 18.5% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 17.0% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hrzic usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hrzic usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hrzic usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hrzic usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hrzic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Hrzic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 26.0% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 20.0% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 18.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.0% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 48.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.0% | 65.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Ivan Hrzic's chess games
All 259 games by Ivan Hrzic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 84 wins, 116 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,461 | 23rd Belgrade Trophy | C44 |
| Apr 2011 | Dragoljub Velimirovic | 2,421 | Belgrade tt Cup | C02 |
| Nov 2010 | Miroslav Tosic | 2,413 | 23rd Belgrade Trophy | D02 |
| Dec 2002 | Vladimir Podinic | 2,367 | Bucharest Winter Cup | A02 |
| Oct 2009 | Irina Chelushkina | 2,357 | Belgrade-chT Quality | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 55 | 32.5 | 2,279 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 51 | 23.5 | 2,274 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2012 | 20 | 11 | 2,280 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,209 |
| Bucharest Winter Cup | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| Lasker Autumn IM | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,351 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Hrzic's chess games?
259 games by Ivan Hrzic, from Apr 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 Hrzic has played.
What does Ivan Hrzic play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Ivan Hrzic opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Hrzic answers 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ivan Hrzic play as White?
As White, Ivan Hrzic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Hrzic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Hrzic most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Ivan Hrzic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Hrzic is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Ivan Hrzic played?
Our database contains 259 games by Ivan Hrzic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 116 draws, 59 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Hrzic?
259 games by Ivan Hrzic 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.