Prepare against Jakub Mrkaljevic
HRV · World #31,888 classical · FIDE ID 14526875
When preparing against Jakub Mrkaljevic, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 63 games by Jakub Mrkaljevic, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Mrkaljevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Mrkaljevic 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 | 2,066 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,048 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,142 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 20 | 12 | 31 | 31.7% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Mrkaljevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Mrkaljevic's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 85.3% | 55.2% |
| b4 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mrkaljevic usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mrkaljevic usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Mrkaljevic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Mrkaljevic usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mrkaljevic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| b5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Jakub Mrkaljevic's chess games
All 63 games by Jakub Mrkaljevic 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Matej Kersic | 2,156 | Porec Open | C44 |
| Dec 2009 | Vlado Heged | 2,152 | Porec Open | C01 |
| Nov 2020 | Srecko Truta | 2,121 | chT-CRO Div1B qual | D35 |
| Apr 2023 | Johann Poecksteiner | 2,110 | Vrsar Open | A80 |
| Dec 2007 | Vedran Prlac | 2,093 | Porec Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porec Open | 2010 | 26 | 10.5 | 1,982 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| Vrsar Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,872 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,809 |
| 30th chT1B-CRO | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,867 |
| Vrsar Spring Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,636 |
| 32nd Pula Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,960 |
| 33rd Pula Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Mrkaljevic's chess games?
63 games by Jakub Mrkaljevic, 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 Jakub Mrkaljevic has played.
What does Jakub Mrkaljevic play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jakub Mrkaljevic opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Mrkaljevic answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...b5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jakub Mrkaljevic play as White?
As White, Jakub Mrkaljevic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Mrkaljevic play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Mrkaljevic most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jakub Mrkaljevic's FIDE rating?
Jakub Mrkaljevic is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Jakub Mrkaljevic played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jakub Mrkaljevic, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Mrkaljevic?
63 games by Jakub Mrkaljevic 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.