Prepare against Ivica Armanda
IM · HRV · World #6,651 classical · FIDE ID 14501880
When preparing against Ivica Armanda, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 754 games by Ivica Armanda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivica Armanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivica Armanda 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 | 2,232 | 2,399 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,374 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,368 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 754 | 310 | 214 | 230 | 41.1% |
| As White | 392 | 178 | 106 | 108 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 362 | 132 | 108 | 122 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivica Armanda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivica Armanda's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 362 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.3% | 76.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Armanda usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Armanda usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Armanda usually continues d4 (46.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 76.5% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Armanda usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Armanda usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Armanda usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 133 | 79.6% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.8% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.6% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 95.7% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Ivica Armanda's chess games
All 754 games by Ivica Armanda 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: 310 wins, 214 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 75 | 36/15/24 | 48.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 55 | 21/20/14 | 38.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Davor Rogic | 2,505 | 14th Zadar Open | C54 |
| May 2001 | Ivan Zaja | 2,482 | 06th Cvitanovic Memorial | E84 |
| Jan 1999 | Sandor Videki | 2,465 | Cvitanovic Memorial 04th | B87 |
| Jan 1997 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,460 | 2nd Nova Gorica Open | E62 |
| May 2000 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,449 | 5th Cvitanovic Memorial | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 49 | 21 | 2,327 |
| Omis Open | 2007 | 43 | 27 | 2,329 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 38 | 20.5 | 2,306 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,363 |
| Split | 1998 | 21 | 10 | 2,330 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 16 | 11 | 2,403 |
| CRO-Cup | 1999 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-CRO | 2002 | 14 | 10 | 2,512 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ante Saric (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivica Armanda's chess games?
754 games by Ivica Armanda, 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 Ivica Armanda has played.
What does Ivica Armanda play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Ivica Armanda opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivica Armanda answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ivica Armanda play as White?
As White, Ivica Armanda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivica Armanda play as Black?
As Black, Ivica Armanda most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (55 games, 38.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Ivica Armanda's FIDE rating?
Ivica Armanda is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (May 2012).
How many games has Ivica Armanda played?
Our database contains 754 games by Ivica Armanda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 310 wins, 214 draws, 230 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivica Armanda?
754 games by Ivica Armanda 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.