Prepare against Juro Ljubic
Austria · World #10,784 classical · FIDE ID 14503620
Our database contains 371 games by Juro Ljubic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juro Ljubic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juro Ljubic 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 | 2,158 | 2,266 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,242 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,205 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 101 | 167 | 103 | 27.2% |
| As White | 180 | 53 | 89 | 38 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 191 | 48 | 78 | 65 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juro Ljubic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juro Ljubic's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 90.6% | 53.7% |
| b3 | 14 | 7.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ljubic usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ljubic usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ljubic usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Ljubic usually continues Bb2 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ljubic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Ljubic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 93.8% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 81.2% | 49.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 13.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Juro Ljubic's chess games
All 371 games by Juro Ljubic 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: 101 wins, 167 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 27 | 5/15/7 | 18.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Branko Filipovic | 2,410 | 10th Bosnjaci Open | B00 |
| Sep 2005 | David Salter | 2,370 | 21st EU-Cup | A47 |
| Oct 2010 | Klaus Opl | 2,360 | chT2W-AUT 1011 | C00 |
| Nov 2004 | Guenter Moser | 2,359 | chT-AUT 0405 | E14 |
| Aug 1998 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,345 | Schwarzach Open A | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzach Open A | 2002 | 46 | 26 | 2,313 |
| chT2W-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| chT2W-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,190 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,150 |
| chT2W-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| chT-AUT2W 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,200 |
| chT-CRO | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juro Ljubic's chess games?
371 games by Juro Ljubic, 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 Juro Ljubic has played.
What does Juro Ljubic play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Juro Ljubic opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juro Ljubic answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Juro Ljubic play as White?
As White, Juro Ljubic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juro Ljubic play as Black?
As Black, Juro Ljubic most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Juro Ljubic's FIDE rating?
Juro Ljubic is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Juro Ljubic played?
Our database contains 371 games by Juro Ljubic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 167 draws, 103 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juro Ljubic?
371 games by Juro Ljubic 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.