Prepare against Josip Strahija
HRV · World #83,386 classical · FIDE ID 14530953
When preparing against Josip Strahija, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 53 games by Josip Strahija, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Strahija's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Strahija 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 | 1,779 | 1,789 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 15.1% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Strahija's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Strahija's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 40.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 40.7% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Strahija usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Strahija usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Strahija usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Strahija usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Josip Strahija's chess games
All 53 games by Josip Strahija in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Dominik Kovacic | 1,898 | Medimurska CupT | D48 |
| Mar 2014 | Matija Srsan | 1,895 | Medimurska CupT | A51 |
| Apr 2017 | Mihail Mihajlov | 1,713 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 17 | 9 | 1,720 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,591 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,719 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| 2nd Osijek OBZ Cup | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,582 |
| 7th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Strahija's chess games?
53 games by Josip Strahija, from Feb 2014 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 Strahija has played.
What does Josip Strahija play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Josip Strahija opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Strahija answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Josip Strahija play as White?
As White, Josip Strahija's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Strahija play as Black?
As Black, Josip Strahija most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Josip Strahija's FIDE rating?
Josip Strahija is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Josip Strahija played?
Our database contains 53 games by Josip Strahija, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses (15.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Strahija?
53 games by Josip Strahija 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.