Prepare against Ivica Hergotic
HRV · World #27,717 classical · FIDE ID 14523884
When preparing against Ivica Hergotic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%).
Our database contains 87 games by Ivica Hergotic, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivica Hergotic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivica Hergotic 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 | 2,000 | 2,127 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,139 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,092 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 39 | 18 | 30 | 44.8% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivica Hergotic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivica Hergotic's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hergotic usually continues f4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hergotic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hergotic usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 88.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Ivica Hergotic's chess games
All 87 games by Ivica Hergotic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Miroslav Nagrajsalovic | 2,266 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C54 |
| Apr 2010 | Miroslav Korenika | 2,212 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D15 |
| Apr 2013 | Vladimir Lovrencic | 2,167 | chT3B-CRO Center North | E16 |
| Apr 2010 | Ivona Purgar | 2,135 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B21 |
| Apr 2011 | Branko Resman | 2,097 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 46 | 21.5 | 2,048 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,118 |
| chT3-CRO | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivica Hergotic's chess games?
87 games by Ivica Hergotic, from Jan 2009 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 Hergotic has played.
What does Ivica Hergotic play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Ivica Hergotic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivica Hergotic answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Ivica Hergotic play as White?
As White, Ivica Hergotic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivica Hergotic play as Black?
As Black, Ivica Hergotic most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ivica Hergotic's FIDE rating?
Ivica Hergotic is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (May 2013).
How many games has Ivica Hergotic played?
Our database contains 87 games by Ivica Hergotic, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivica Hergotic?
87 games by Ivica Hergotic 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.