Prepare against Josip Mesic
HRV · World #62,754 classical · FIDE ID 14588510
When preparing against Josip Mesic, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (83%).
Our database contains 45 games by Josip Mesic, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josip Mesic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Mesic 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 | 1,846 | 1,862 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,724 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,820 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 42.2% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Mesic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Mesic's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mesic usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mesic usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Mesic usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Josip Mesic's chess games
All 45 games by Josip Mesic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Vito Domic | 1,969 | Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | D38 |
| Apr 2024 | Fran Mandaric | 1,933 | chT-CRO U20 | E16 |
| Jun 2022 | David Capjak | 1,737 | ch-CRO U11 | C14 |
| Jun 2022 | Viseslav Botica | 1,722 | ch-CRO U11 | C00 |
| Jun 2023 | Vedran Kaloci | 1,417 | ch-CRO U11 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U11 | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,561 |
| ch-EU Union U12 20th | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,423 |
| ch-EU Union U10 19th | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,314 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,860 |
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,948 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,615 |
| ch-EU U12 rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,657 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Mesic's chess games?
45 games by Josip Mesic, from Feb 2022 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 Mesic has played.
What does Josip Mesic play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Josip Mesic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Mesic answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Josip Mesic play as White?
As White, Josip Mesic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Mesic play as Black?
As Black, Josip Mesic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Josip Mesic's FIDE rating?
Josip Mesic is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (May 2026).
How many games has Josip Mesic played?
Our database contains 45 games by Josip Mesic, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Mesic?
45 games by Josip Mesic 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.