Prepare against Jadranko Baljak
HRV · World #72,306 classical · FIDE ID 14521016
When preparing against Jadranko Baljak, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 95 games by Jadranko Baljak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jadranko Baljak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jadranko Baljak 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 | 1,814 | 1,971 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,913 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,935 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 24 | 25 | 46 | 25.3% |
| As White | 49 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jadranko Baljak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jadranko Baljak's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 44.9% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 44.9% | 29.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Baljak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Baljak usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Baljak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 29.5% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Baljak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Baljak usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Baljak usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
Jadranko Baljak's chess games
All 95 games by Jadranko Baljak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Dean Klobucar | 2,309 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | B38 |
| Apr 2008 | Nenad Levar | 2,183 | Senj Open | A33 |
| Apr 2009 | Boris Zilic | 2,140 | chT3-CRO | A42 |
| Apr 2009 | Veselin Ilic | 2,105 | chT3-CRO | A86 |
| Mar 2012 | Milorad Siljan | 2,103 | chT2-CRO West | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 27 | 8.5 | 1,846 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 1,893 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| Senj Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
| 6th Mediterranean Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| chT3W-CRO | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,660 |
| 3rd Mediterranean Open | 2009 | 4 | 0 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jadranko Baljak's chess games?
95 games by Jadranko Baljak, from Jul 2008 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 Jadranko Baljak has played.
What does Jadranko Baljak play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jadranko Baljak opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jadranko Baljak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Jadranko Baljak play as White?
As White, Jadranko Baljak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jadranko Baljak play as Black?
As Black, Jadranko Baljak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jadranko Baljak's FIDE rating?
Jadranko Baljak is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jadranko Baljak played?
Our database contains 95 games by Jadranko Baljak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jadranko Baljak?
95 games by Jadranko Baljak 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.