Prepare against Jadranko Plenca
IM · HRV · World #1,236 classical · FIDE ID 14527146
Our database contains 1,276 games by Jadranko Plenca, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jadranko Plenca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jadranko Plenca 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 | 2,430 | 2,497 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,401 | 2,430 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,502 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,276 | 533 | 443 | 300 | 41.8% |
| As White | 641 | 309 | 205 | 127 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 636 | 224 | 239 | 173 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jadranko Plenca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jadranko Plenca's side.
First moves as White (641 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 613 | 95.6% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 2.8% | 80.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 1.4% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Plenca usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Plenca usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Plenca usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 80.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Plenca usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Plenca usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Plenca usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 271 | 86.9% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 33 | 10.6% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 136 | 66.0% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 63 | 30.6% | 60.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Jadranko Plenca's chess games
All 1,276 games by Jadranko Plenca in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 533 wins, 443 draws, 300 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 114 | 48/37/29 | 42.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 77 | 39/26/12 | 50.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 21/12/4 | 56.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 14/13/5 | 43.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 61 | 14/30/17 | 23.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 45 | 9/25/11 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 43 | 20/10/13 | 46.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 13/13/7 | 39.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 8/13/11 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 8/12/12 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 9/14/7 | 30.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 26 | 3/14/9 | 11.5% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | David Paravyan | 2,653 | Molodezhka-CRO online | C76 |
| Apr 2020 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,641 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Jan 2020 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,638 | PRO League Stage | B31 |
| Dec 2023 | Ante Brkic | 2,637 | ch-EU Rapid | B52 |
| Jan 2020 | Alexander Ipatov | 2,631 | PRO League Stage | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 89 | 40 | 2,316 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 61 | 41 | 2,448 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2016 | 35 | 27 | 2,205 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2017 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,162 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 22 | 12 | 1,993 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 20 | 7 | 2,217 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,477 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,040 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sven Tica (18 games) · Bruno Makovec (11 games) · Robert Loncar (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jadranko Plenca's chess games?
1,276 games by Jadranko Plenca, from Jan 2010 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 Jadranko Plenca has played.
What does Jadranko Plenca play on the first move as White?
Across 641 games with White in our database, Jadranko Plenca opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jadranko Plenca answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jadranko Plenca play as White?
As White, Jadranko Plenca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (114 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (77 games, 50.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (37 games, 56.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 641 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jadranko Plenca play as Black?
As Black, Jadranko Plenca most often plays: Slav Defense (61 games, 23.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (45 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (43 games, 46.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 636 games.
What is Jadranko Plenca's FIDE rating?
Jadranko Plenca is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,401 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Jadranko Plenca played?
Our database contains 1,276 games by Jadranko Plenca, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 533 wins, 443 draws, 300 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jadranko Plenca?
1,276 games by Jadranko Plenca 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.