Prepare against Josip Matkun
HRV · World #52,659 classical · FIDE ID 14513765
Our database contains 67 games by Josip Matkun, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Matkun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Matkun 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 | 1,883 | 2,026 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 2,001 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,989 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 34.3% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Matkun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Matkun's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Matkun usually continues c3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Matkun usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Matkun usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Josip Matkun's chess games
All 67 games by Josip Matkun in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Ivica Hergotic | 2,120 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B21 |
| Oct 2011 | Tugomir Orak | 2,047 | chT3B-CRO Center North | E61 |
| Apr 2016 | Ivan Fodor | 2,006 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B30 |
| Aug 2022 | Marko Sokolic | 1,974 | CRO Topla Voda Cup | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Nikola Makaj | 1,959 | CRO Topla Voda Cup | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 42 | 20.5 | 1,986 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,939 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| Varazdinske Toplice Rapid Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Matkun's chess games?
67 games by Josip Matkun, from Jan 2007 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 Matkun has played.
What does Josip Matkun play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Josip Matkun opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Matkun answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josip Matkun play as White?
As White, Josip Matkun's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Matkun play as Black?
As Black, Josip Matkun most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Josip Matkun's FIDE rating?
Josip Matkun is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (May 2012).
How many games has Josip Matkun played?
Our database contains 67 games by Josip Matkun, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Matkun?
67 games by Josip Matkun 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.