Prepare against Josip Dr. Bubicic
HRV · World #28,967 classical · FIDE ID 14501198
When preparing against Josip Dr. Bubicic, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 77 games by Josip Dr. Bubicic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Dr. Bubicic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Dr. Bubicic 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 | 1,992 | 2,129 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,011 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 14 | 18 | 45 | 18.2% |
| As White | 36 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 13.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Dr. Bubicic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Dr. Bubicic's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 19.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 19.4% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Bubicic usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bubicic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bubicic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bubicic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Bubicic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bubicic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Josip Dr. Bubicic's chess games
All 77 games by Josip Dr. Bubicic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Branko Vlaic | 2,255 | Zadar Open | D34 |
| Sep 2009 | Bruno Juranic | 2,249 | 18th chT1B-CRO | B28 |
| Nov 2013 | Mili Stanic | 1,997 | chT2S-CRO | B89 |
| Dec 2018 | Janko Saradjen | 1,960 | 25th Zadar Open B | C26 |
| Dec 2016 | Vanessa Stallinger | 1,845 | 23rd Zadar Open B | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 1998 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,411 |
| chT2-CRO | 1996 | 9 | 0 | 1,862 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| 19th Zadar Open B | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
| 25th Zadar Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| chT2S-CRO | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,025 |
| 18th chT1B-CRO | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 23rd Zadar Open B | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Dr. Bubicic's chess games?
77 games by Josip Dr. Bubicic, from Apr 2003 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 Dr. Bubicic has played.
What does Josip Dr. Bubicic play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Josip Dr. Bubicic opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Dr. Bubicic answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Josip Dr. Bubicic play as White?
As White, Josip Dr. Bubicic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Dr. Bubicic play as Black?
As Black, Josip Dr. Bubicic most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Josip Dr. Bubicic's FIDE rating?
Josip Dr. Bubicic is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Josip Dr. Bubicic played?
Our database contains 77 games by Josip Dr. Bubicic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Dr. Bubicic?
77 games by Josip Dr. Bubicic 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.