Prepare against Josip Martic
HRV · World #21,890 classical · FIDE ID 14536447
When preparing against Josip Martic, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 47 games by Josip Martic, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josip Martic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Martic 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 | 2,042 | 2,090 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,073 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,101 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 10 | 25 | 25.5% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Martic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Martic's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Martic usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Martic usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Martic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Martic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Josip Martic's chess games
All 47 games by Josip Martic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Ognjen Matko | 2,304 | 23rd chT2-CRO Center | D15 |
| May 2013 | Emil Nikolic | 2,164 | 22nd chT-CRO Cup | A53 |
| Mar 2014 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,152 | 23rd chT2-CRO Center | A53 |
| Apr 2013 | Ognjen Ilic | 2,149 | 22nd chT2-CRO Center | D34 |
| Mar 2014 | Zdravko Margitic | 2,135 | 23rd chT2-CRO Center | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,950 |
| chT-CRO2 Center 26th | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,054 |
| Bjelovar Open 6th | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 22nd chT-CRO Cup | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| Croatian Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,752 |
| Finale kupa Republike Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Martic's chess games?
47 games by Josip Martic, from May 2012 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 Martic has played.
What does Josip Martic play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Josip Martic opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Martic answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Josip Martic play as White?
As White, Josip Martic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Martic play as Black?
As Black, Josip Martic most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Josip Martic's FIDE rating?
Josip Martic is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Josip Martic played?
Our database contains 47 games by Josip Martic, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Martic?
47 games by Josip Martic 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.