Prepare against Katarina Benic
HRV · World #133,098 classical · FIDE ID 14568101
Our database contains 35 games by Katarina Benic, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Katarina Benic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katarina Benic 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 | 1,638 | 1,653 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,752 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,709 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 37.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katarina Benic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katarina Benic's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 30.6% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Benic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Benic usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Benic usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Benic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Katarina Benic's chess games
All 35 games by Katarina Benic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Agata Koksa | 1,762 | ch-CRO U11 | C50 |
| Jun 2021 | Jelena Simovic | 1,702 | ch-CRO U11 | A00 |
| Jun 2023 | Angelina Cvetkovic | 1,681 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | D02 |
| Jun 2023 | Petra Vidic | 1,672 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | C46 |
| Jun 2021 | Ema Aljinovic | 1,647 | ch-CRO U11 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U11 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,543 |
| ch-CRO U11 Girls | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,466 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,338 |
| XXXV. Juniorsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026. | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,600 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,557 |
| New Zagreb Classic 2026 - Open C | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,331 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katarina Benic's chess games?
35 games by Katarina Benic, from Jan 2022 to Aug 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 Katarina Benic has played.
What does Katarina Benic play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Katarina Benic opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katarina Benic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Katarina Benic play as White?
As White, Katarina Benic's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katarina Benic play as Black?
As Black, Katarina Benic most often plays: Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Katarina Benic's FIDE rating?
Katarina Benic is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,653 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Katarina Benic played?
Our database contains 35 games by Katarina Benic, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katarina Benic?
35 games by Katarina Benic 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.