Prepare against Josip Mestrovic
HRV · World #24,043 classical · FIDE ID 14515695
When preparing against Josip Mestrovic, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 94 games by Josip Mestrovic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Mestrovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Mestrovic 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 | 2,025 | 2,045 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 24 | 29 | 41 | 25.5% |
| As White | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Mestrovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Mestrovic's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 95.7% | 42.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Mestrovic usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mestrovic usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Mestrovic usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mestrovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mestrovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 88.5% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
Josip Mestrovic's chess games
All 94 games by Josip Mestrovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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, 29 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Jovan Milosavljevic | 2,121 | Split SDZ Open | D53 |
| Mar 2012 | Ivica Brkic | 2,080 | Split SDZ Open | A83 |
| May 2011 | Damjan Blazeka | 2,060 | 20th chT-CRO U20 | E92 |
| Mar 2012 | Bozo Jokic | 2,037 | Split SDZ Open | D02 |
| Mar 2009 | Jozo Kacunko | 2,011 | 3rd Split Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2008 | 17 | 6 | 1,825 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2010 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,860 |
| 20th chT-CRO U20 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| 18th chT-CRO U20 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| Split SDZ Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| Stobrec Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Mestrovic's chess games?
94 games by Josip Mestrovic, from Oct 2006 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 Mestrovic has played.
What does Josip Mestrovic play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Josip Mestrovic opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Mestrovic answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Josip Mestrovic play as White?
As White, Josip Mestrovic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Mestrovic play as Black?
As Black, Josip Mestrovic most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Josip Mestrovic's FIDE rating?
Josip Mestrovic is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Josip Mestrovic played?
Our database contains 94 games by Josip Mestrovic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Mestrovic?
94 games by Josip Mestrovic 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.