Prepare against Ivan Jelic
HRV · World #27,873 classical · FIDE ID 14513820
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Jelic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Jelic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Jelic 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 | 1,999 | 2,086 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,972 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Jelic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Jelic's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Jelic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Jelic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jelic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Ivan Jelic's chess games
All 35 games by Ivan Jelic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Mihovil Vucic | 1,911 | 16th chT-CRO U20 | C50 |
| Aug 2005 | Zvonimir Marijanovic | 1,862 | ch-VUK | B88 |
| Apr 2007 | Nikola Husajina | 1,824 | 16th chT-CRO U20 | B80 |
| Apr 2007 | Antonio Kaksa | 1,771 | 16th chT-CRO U20 | B75 |
| Apr 2007 | Neven Kovacevic | 1,666 | 16th chT-CRO U20 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th chT-CRO U20 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 1,974 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,721 |
| 24th Bosnjaci Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,126 |
| 23rd Bosnjaci Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,071 |
| 22nd Bosnjaci Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,930 |
| 19th Bosnjaci Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,878 |
| 13th Zupanja Open B | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,761 |
| 13th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Jelic's chess games?
35 games by Ivan Jelic, from Apr 2005 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 Jelic has played.
What does Ivan Jelic play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ivan Jelic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Jelic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Jelic play as White?
As White, Ivan Jelic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Jelic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Jelic most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Ivan Jelic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Jelic is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ivan Jelic played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Jelic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Jelic?
35 games by Ivan Jelic 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.