Prepare against Marija Smetisko
HRV · World #61,117 classical · FIDE ID 14542390
When preparing against Marija Smetisko, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Marija Smetisko, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marija Smetisko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marija Smetisko 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 | 1,852 | 1,924 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 70 | 39 | 92 | 34.8% |
| As White | 103 | 41 | 22 | 40 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 29 | 17 | 52 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marija Smetisko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marija Smetisko's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 99.0% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Smetisko usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Smetisko usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smetisko usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Smetisko usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 97.7% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 82.2% | 27.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.6% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Marija Smetisko's chess games
All 201 games by Marija Smetisko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 70 wins, 39 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Ena Cvitan | 2,182 | 28th chT-CRO w | D90 |
| Dec 2016 | Mirjana Medic | 2,147 | Valpovo Open w 19th | D74 |
| Oct 2019 | Ana Ivekovic | 2,054 | 28th chT-CRO w | C59 |
| Oct 2019 | Tina Lukenda | 2,047 | 28th chT-CRO w | B15 |
| Dec 2016 | Heike Roklicer | 1,992 | Valpovo Open w 19th | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,678 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,611 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,868 |
| 27th chT-CRO w | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| 28th chT-CRO w | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,081 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| 29th chT-CRO w | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 24th chT-CRO w | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marija Smetisko's chess games?
201 games by Marija Smetisko, from Oct 2013 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 Marija Smetisko has played.
What does Marija Smetisko play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Marija Smetisko opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marija Smetisko answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marija Smetisko play as White?
As White, Marija Smetisko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marija Smetisko play as Black?
As Black, Marija Smetisko most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Marija Smetisko's FIDE rating?
Marija Smetisko is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Marija Smetisko played?
Our database contains 201 games by Marija Smetisko, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 39 draws, 92 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marija Smetisko?
201 games by Marija Smetisko 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.