Prepare against Ivica Brkic
HRV · World #35,392 classical · FIDE ID 14505835
Our database contains 282 games by Ivica Brkic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivica Brkic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivica Brkic 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 | 1,957 | 2,198 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,194 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,142 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 117 | 51 | 114 | 41.5% |
| As White | 145 | 61 | 25 | 59 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 137 | 56 | 26 | 55 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivica Brkic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivica Brkic's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 94.5% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Brkic usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Brkic usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Brkic usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Brkic usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Brkic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 31.4% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 19 | 27.1% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 24.3% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 56.8% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Ivica Brkic's chess games
All 282 games by Ivica Brkic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 117 wins, 51 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D78 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Ivica Armanda | 2,367 | Karlusic Memorial | B44 |
| Oct 2005 | Dinko Brumen | 2,362 | Omis Open | D00 |
| Dec 1999 | Mladen Zelic | 2,353 | Zadar Open | B21 |
| Jan 2003 | Zdenko Plenkovic | 2,311 | Omis Open | B72 |
| Oct 2005 | Zlatko Martic | 2,298 | Omis Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omis Open | 2006 | 27 | 15 | 2,305 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 25 | 7.5 | 2,147 |
| Split Open | 2005 | 15 | 6 | 2,132 |
| ch-Kastel Novi Sedlar CC | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,030 |
| Split SDZ Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| 42nd Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| Kastela Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivica Brkic's chess games?
282 games by Ivica Brkic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Brkic has played.
What does Ivica Brkic play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Ivica Brkic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivica Brkic answers 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ivica Brkic play as White?
As White, Ivica Brkic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivica Brkic play as Black?
As Black, Ivica Brkic most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Ivica Brkic's FIDE rating?
Ivica Brkic is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ivica Brkic played?
Our database contains 282 games by Ivica Brkic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 51 draws, 114 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivica Brkic?
282 games by Ivica Brkic 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.