Prepare against Josip Stimac
HRV · World #33,819 classical · FIDE ID 14514389
Our database contains 39 games by Josip Stimac, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Stimac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Stimac 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 | 1,965 | 2,037 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 2,023 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 38.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Stimac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Stimac's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Stimac usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Stimac usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Stimac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Stimac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Josip Stimac's chess games
All 39 games by Josip Stimac in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Stipe Lacmanovic | 2,123 | 14th CRO Cup | B55 |
| Nov 2013 | Ivica Brkic | 2,117 | chT2S-CRO | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Vlaho Maruncic | 2,088 | chT-CRO 2 South | B42 |
| Oct 2013 | Ivica Solomun | 2,012 | chT2S-CRO | D30 |
| Oct 2013 | Mili Stanic | 1,997 | chT2S-CRO | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| chT2S-CRO | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,147 |
| 16th chT-CRO | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,914 |
| CRO-CupT final | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,924 |
| chT-CRO 2 South | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,130 |
| 14th CRO Cup | 2005 | 3 | 2 | 2,372 |
| 17th CRO Cup | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,754 |
| chT3-CRO | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Stimac's chess games?
39 games by Josip Stimac, from Jan 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 Stimac has played.
What does Josip Stimac play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Josip Stimac opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Stimac answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Josip Stimac play as White?
As White, Josip Stimac's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Stimac play as Black?
As Black, Josip Stimac most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Josip Stimac's FIDE rating?
Josip Stimac is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Josip Stimac played?
Our database contains 39 games by Josip Stimac, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Stimac?
39 games by Josip Stimac 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.