Prepare against Josip Birkic
HRV · World #30,482 classical · FIDE ID 14553058
Our database contains 67 games by Josip Birkic, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Birkic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Birkic 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 | 1,983 | 2,015 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,032 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,223 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 24 | 18 | 25 | 35.8% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Birkic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Birkic's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 84.8% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Birkic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Birkic usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Birkic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Birkic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Birkic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Birkic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Josip Birkic's chess games
All 67 games by Josip Birkic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Marko Novosel | 2,147 | ch-CRO U19 | D02 |
| Jul 2019 | Gabrijel Radovcic | 2,047 | ch-CRO U17/U19 | E38 |
| Jul 2019 | Lukas Jurakic | 1,990 | ch-CRO U17/U19 | E90 |
| Apr 2021 | Bruno Purini | 1,987 | 30th chT-CRO U20 | D30 |
| Jul 2021 | Fran Sos | 1,946 | ch-CRO U19 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,988 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,913 |
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,698 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,569 |
| chT-CRO U16 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,629 |
| Hvar Open U15 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,551 |
| ch-CRO U17/U19 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,158 |
| 25th Bosnjaci Open | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Birkic's chess games?
67 games by Josip Birkic, from Jan 2016 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 Josip Birkic has played.
What does Josip Birkic play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Josip Birkic opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Birkic answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Josip Birkic play as White?
As White, Josip Birkic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Birkic play as Black?
As Black, Josip Birkic most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Josip Birkic's FIDE rating?
Josip Birkic is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Josip Birkic played?
Our database contains 67 games by Josip Birkic, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Birkic?
67 games by Josip Birkic 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.