Prepare against Marian Kastelic
FM · SVN · World #6,712 classical · FIDE ID 14602245
Our database contains 404 games by Marian Kastelic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Kastelic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Kastelic 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 | 2,231 | 2,342 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,375 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,356 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 176 | 109 | 119 | 43.6% |
| As White | 203 | 99 | 51 | 53 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 201 | 77 | 58 | 66 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Kastelic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Kastelic's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 70.9% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 52 | 25.6% | 70.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kastelic usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kastelic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kastelic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 70.2% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Kastelic usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kastelic usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Kastelic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 46.7% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 24 | 22.9% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 24 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 61.7% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 25.0% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Marian Kastelic's chess games
All 404 games by Marian Kastelic 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: 176 wins, 109 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,540 | 28th chT-SLO | C60 |
| Nov 2014 | Adrian Mikhalchishin | 2,520 | 24th chT-SLO | E60 |
| Apr 2012 | Sinisa Saric | 2,480 | Skopje Karposh Open | A40 |
| Jan 1997 | Aljosa Grosar | 2,455 | ch-SLO | B22 |
| Nov 1999 | Darko Sifrer | 2,432 | 09th chT-SLO | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-SLO | 2016 | 30 | 15 | 2,239 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 23 | 16 | 2,157 |
| Bled Open B | 1998 | 16 | 13 | 2,424 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,204 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,117 |
| 10th Ljubljana Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vojko Srebrnic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Kastelic's chess games?
404 games by Marian Kastelic, 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 Marian Kastelic has played.
What does Marian Kastelic play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Marian Kastelic opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Kastelic answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Marian Kastelic play as White?
As White, Marian Kastelic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Colle System (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Kastelic play as Black?
As Black, Marian Kastelic most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Marian Kastelic's FIDE rating?
Marian Kastelic is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (May 2015).
How many games has Marian Kastelic played?
Our database contains 404 games by Marian Kastelic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 109 draws, 119 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Kastelic?
404 games by Marian Kastelic 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.