Prepare against Ivica Matosevic
HRV · World #19,465 classical · FIDE ID 14532948
When preparing against Ivica Matosevic, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 94 games by Ivica Matosevic, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivica Matosevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivica Matosevic 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 | 2,062 | 2,086 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,982 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 31 | 23 | 40 | 33.0% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivica Matosevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivica Matosevic's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 35.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Matosevic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Matosevic usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Matosevic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Matosevic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Matosevic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Matosevic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 45.8% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ivica Matosevic's chess games
All 94 games by Ivica Matosevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Mislav Monjac | 2,219 | 25th chT-CRO U20 | C41 |
| Jan 2016 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,119 | 21st Bosnjaci Open | A08 |
| May 2012 | Ante Dobrovic | 2,091 | 21st CRO Cup | B01 |
| May 2013 | Roland Tomasic | 2,077 | 22nd chT-CRO Cup | A85 |
| Jul 2015 | Franjo-Josip Markovic | 1,986 | ch-CRO U17 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd chT-CRO U20 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,801 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-CRO U15 21st | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,816 |
| 25th ch-EU U18 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 25th chT-CRO U20 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 22nd chT-CRO Cup | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| 21st Bosnjaci Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivica Matosevic's chess games?
94 games by Ivica Matosevic, from Jul 2012 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 Matosevic has played.
What does Ivica Matosevic play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ivica Matosevic opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivica Matosevic answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ivica Matosevic play as White?
As White, Ivica Matosevic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivica Matosevic play as Black?
As Black, Ivica Matosevic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ivica Matosevic's FIDE rating?
Ivica Matosevic is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Ivica Matosevic played?
Our database contains 94 games by Ivica Matosevic, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivica Matosevic?
94 games by Ivica Matosevic 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.