Prepare against Mara Jelica
WIM · HRV · World #16,401 classical · FIDE ID 14504111
Our database contains 1,002 games by Mara Jelica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mara Jelica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mara Jelica 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 | 2,091 | 2,258 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,251 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,161 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,002 | 423 | 274 | 305 | 42.2% |
| As White | 494 | 211 | 143 | 140 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 508 | 212 | 131 | 165 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mara Jelica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mara Jelica's side.
First moves as White (494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 467 | 94.5% | 57.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.2% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jelica usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jelica usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jelica usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jelica usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jelica usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Jelica usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 241 | 86.4% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 79.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 11.2% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.7% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Mara Jelica's chess games
All 1,002 games by Mara Jelica in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 423 wins, 274 draws, 305 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 63 | 32/13/18 | 50.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 23/19/17 | 39.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 16/19/13 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 77 | 38/20/19 | 49.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 48 | 21/12/15 | 43.8% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/7/13 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 4/5/14 | 17.4% |
| B38 | English Opening | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Anna Zatonskih | 2,466 | BL 0910 w | B19 |
| Feb 2012 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,445 | BL 1112 w | B34 |
| Jan 1998 | Torsten Schmidt | 2,445 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | E60 |
| Mar 2004 | Iweta Rajlich | 2,442 | 5th ch-EU w | E61 |
| Mar 2004 | Eva Repkova | 2,411 | Mediterranean Flower w | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO w | 2016 | 102 | 70.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-CRO w | 2016 | 72 | 45.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-CRO | 1998 | 28 | 19 | 2,340 |
| Mediterranean Flower w | 2004 | 27 | 15 | 2,259 |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 1994 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 14 | 9 | 2,139 |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 14 | 6 | 2,180 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mirjana Medic (31 games) · Borka Franciskovic (14 games) · Ana Berke (13 games) · Kristina Saric (11 games) · Rajna Prugovecki (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mara Jelica's chess games?
1,002 games by Mara Jelica, from Apr 2003 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 Mara Jelica has played.
What does Mara Jelica play on the first move as White?
Across 494 games with White in our database, Mara Jelica opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mara Jelica answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mara Jelica play as White?
As White, Mara Jelica's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 50.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (59 games, 39.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (48 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 494 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mara Jelica play as Black?
As Black, Mara Jelica most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 49.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 508 games.
What is Mara Jelica's FIDE rating?
Mara Jelica is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Mara Jelica played?
Our database contains 1,002 games by Mara Jelica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 423 wins, 274 draws, 305 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mara Jelica?
1,002 games by Mara Jelica 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.