Prepare against Josip Batinic
HRV · World #42,956 classical · FIDE ID 14512149
Our database contains 153 games by Josip Batinic, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josip Batinic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Batinic 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 | 1,922 | 2,054 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,047 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 2,018 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 51 | 32 | 70 | 33.3% |
| As White | 80 | 31 | 15 | 34 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 73 | 20 | 17 | 36 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Batinic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Batinic's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 56.3% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 33 | 41.3% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Batinic usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Batinic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Batinic usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Batinic usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Batinic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Batinic usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 41.7% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.6% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Josip Batinic's chess games
All 153 games by Josip Batinic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 51 wins, 32 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Ante Maras | 2,137 | 1st Split Open | D02 |
| Apr 2013 | Ivan Jerkovic | 2,119 | chT2S-CRO | D94 |
| Oct 2005 | Alexei Bogacov | 2,117 | Omis Open | E21 |
| Oct 2005 | Ratomir Bradaric | 2,109 | Omis Open | B20 |
| Mar 2009 | Mario Mestrovic | 2,109 | 3rd Split Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sveti Vid CC Klis | 2014 | 19 | 14 | 2,003 |
| Omis Open | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,896 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,050 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,899 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,719 |
| Stobrec Epetium Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,037 |
Interactive opening tree from all 153 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Batinic's chess games?
153 games by Josip Batinic, from Jan 2005 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 Josip Batinic has played.
What does Josip Batinic play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Josip Batinic opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Batinic answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Josip Batinic play as White?
As White, Josip Batinic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Batinic play as Black?
As Black, Josip Batinic most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Josip Batinic's FIDE rating?
Josip Batinic is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Josip Batinic played?
Our database contains 153 games by Josip Batinic, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 32 draws, 70 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Batinic?
153 games by Josip Batinic 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.