Prepare against Ivo Jelecevic
HRV · World #31,885 classical · FIDE ID 14509962
When preparing against Ivo Jelecevic, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 576 games by Ivo Jelecevic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Jelecevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Jelecevic 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 | 1,975 | 2,256 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,209 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,131 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 576 | 211 | 186 | 179 | 36.6% |
| As White | 283 | 115 | 97 | 71 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 293 | 96 | 89 | 108 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Jelecevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Jelecevic's side.
First moves as White (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 266 | 94.0% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.5% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jelecevic usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jelecevic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jelecevic usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jelecevic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jelecevic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 92.1% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 69 | 70.4% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 26.5% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Ivo Jelecevic's chess games
All 576 games by Ivo Jelecevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 211 wins, 186 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 44 | 15/16/13 | 34.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 70 | 18/21/31 | 25.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 50 | 17/13/20 | 34.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,459 | 9th Velika Gorica Open | C10 |
| Jun 2016 | Leon Livaic | 2,430 | 1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | C88 |
| Jan 2003 | Branko Rogulj | 2,427 | 3rd Velika Gorica Open | B03 |
| Apr 2015 | Rudolf Sertic | 2,370 | Zagreb Open | A11 |
| Aug 2007 | Dean Zecevic | 2,369 | 7th Velika Gorica Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 34 | 22 | 2,229 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 33 | 20 | 2,272 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 13 | 3 | 2,179 |
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2014 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 15th Hum na Sutli Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 3rd Velika Gorica Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,337 |
| 5th Topusko Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Jelecevic's chess games?
576 games by Ivo Jelecevic, from Jul 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 Ivo Jelecevic has played.
What does Ivo Jelecevic play on the first move as White?
Across 283 games with White in our database, Ivo Jelecevic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Jelecevic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivo Jelecevic play as White?
As White, Ivo Jelecevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Jelecevic play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Jelecevic most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 25.7% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 34.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 293 games.
What is Ivo Jelecevic's FIDE rating?
Ivo Jelecevic is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Ivo Jelecevic played?
Our database contains 576 games by Ivo Jelecevic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 186 draws, 179 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Jelecevic?
576 games by Ivo Jelecevic 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.