Prepare against Ivan Jakic
FM · HRV · World #3,578 classical · FIDE ID 14504901
Our database contains 417 games by Ivan Jakic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Jakic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Jakic 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 | 2,317 | 2,418 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,450 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,461 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 153 | 124 | 140 | 36.7% |
| As White | 216 | 93 | 62 | 61 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 201 | 60 | 62 | 79 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Jakic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Jakic's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 95.8% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Jakic usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jakic usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jakic usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jakic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jakic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Jakic usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 82.8% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 80.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.4% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Ivan Jakic's chess games
All 417 games by Ivan Jakic 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: 153 wins, 124 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 47 | 15/11/21 | 31.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,529 | 12th Zadar Open | D48 |
| Dec 2012 | Emir Dizdarevic | 2,502 | 19th Zadar Open A | B17 |
| Mar 2024 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | B48 |
| Dec 2011 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,476 | 18th Zadar Open A | B48 |
| Jan 2002 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,471 | 8th Bosnjaci Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 73 | 39 | 2,277 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 70 | 31.5 | 2,287 |
| chT2-CRO | 1997 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,365 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 24th Zadar Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| 17th Bosnjaci Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,419 |
| 19th Bosnjaci Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Jakic's chess games?
417 games by Ivan Jakic, 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 Jakic has played.
What does Ivan Jakic play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Ivan Jakic opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Jakic answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivan Jakic play as White?
As White, Ivan Jakic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Jakic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Jakic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Ivan Jakic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Jakic is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Ivan Jakic played?
Our database contains 417 games by Ivan Jakic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 124 draws, 140 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Jakic?
417 games by Ivan Jakic 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.