Prepare against Josip Njirjak
FM · HRV · World #2,557 classical · FIDE ID 14503115
Our database contains 260 games by Josip Njirjak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Njirjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Njirjak 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 | 2,357 | 2,402 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 87 | 112 | 61 | 33.5% |
| As White | 132 | 60 | 49 | 23 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 128 | 27 | 63 | 38 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Njirjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Njirjak's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 59 | 44.7% | 64.4% |
| c4 | 39 | 29.5% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 33 | 25.0% | 60.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Njirjak usually continues g3 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Njirjak usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Njirjak usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Njirjak usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Njirjak usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Njirjak usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 78.6% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 89.5% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Josip Njirjak's chess games
All 260 games by Josip Njirjak 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: 87 wins, 112 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Miso Cebalo | 2,523 | 17th chT-CRO 1A | B80 |
| Sep 2004 | Vlatko Kovacevic | 2,510 | chT-CRO | A04 |
| Feb 2001 | Branko Kutuzovic | 2,441 | 08th Bizovac Metalis Open | A04 |
| May 2009 | Ivan Jakic | 2,416 | 18th CRO-Cup | B00 |
| Aug 2007 | Sahbaz Nurkic | 2,412 | chT1-BIH CFFBH | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2004 | 69 | 44.5 | 2,440 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| 17th chT-CRO 1A | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,311 |
| chT2-CRO | 1996 | 9 | 7 | – |
| ch-EU U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Njirjak's chess games?
260 games by Josip Njirjak, 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 Njirjak has played.
What does Josip Njirjak play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Josip Njirjak opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Njirjak answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Josip Njirjak play as White?
As White, Josip Njirjak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Njirjak play as Black?
As Black, Josip Njirjak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Josip Njirjak's FIDE rating?
Josip Njirjak is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Josip Njirjak played?
Our database contains 260 games by Josip Njirjak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 112 draws, 61 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Njirjak?
260 games by Josip Njirjak 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.