Prepare against Ivan Markovic
FM · Czechia · World #30,856 classical · FIDE ID 306282
Our database contains 284 games by Ivan Markovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Markovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Markovic 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 | 1,980 | 2,216 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,174 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,161 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 93 | 122 | 69 | 32.7% |
| As White | 149 | 54 | 62 | 33 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 135 | 39 | 60 | 36 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Markovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Markovic's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Markovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 60.7% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.4% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 16.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Markovic's chess games
All 284 games by Ivan Markovic 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: 93 wins, 122 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/14/10 | 31.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 38 | 12/16/10 | 31.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Alois Lanc | 2,337 | chT2E-CZE 1415 | B83 |
| Sep 2005 | Vladimir Sevcik | 2,251 | Brno Trade Open A | B87 |
| Mar 2010 | Marek Nabelek | 2,249 | chT2E-CZE 0910 | C41 |
| Mar 2012 | Milan Drtina | 2,247 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | A53 |
| Apr 2015 | Tomas Cagasik | 2,235 | chT2E-CZE 1415 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 27 | 17 | 2,159 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2006 | 18 | 11 | 2,192 |
| Brno Open | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,007 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Markovic's chess games?
284 games by Ivan Markovic, 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 Markovic has played.
What does Ivan Markovic play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Ivan Markovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Markovic answers 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ivan Markovic play as White?
As White, Ivan Markovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Markovic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Markovic most often plays: Philidor (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Ivan Markovic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Markovic is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ivan Markovic played?
Our database contains 284 games by Ivan Markovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 122 draws, 69 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Markovic?
284 games by Ivan Markovic 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.