Prepare against Marijan Bajkusa
HRV · World #37,908 classical · FIDE ID 14514583
When preparing against Marijan Bajkusa, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Marijan Bajkusa, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marijan Bajkusa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijan Bajkusa 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 | 1,945 | 2,101 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,067 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,030 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 37.2% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijan Bajkusa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijan Bajkusa's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bajkusa usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bajkusa usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bajkusa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bajkusa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bajkusa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Marijan Bajkusa's chess games
All 43 games by Marijan Bajkusa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Jovan Milosavljevic | 2,080 | Split Epetium Open | B55 |
| May 2013 | Faruk Losic | 2,080 | chT3-CRO South | B32 |
| Aug 2008 | Mirko Zaper | 2,045 | Stobrec Open | B01 |
| Aug 2005 | Zdravko Matas | 2,042 | Split Epetium Open | B15 |
| Mar 2009 | Davor Peric | 1,983 | 3rd Split Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Split Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,068 |
| Stobrec Epetium Open | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,934 |
| Stobrec Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,029 |
| chT3-CRO South | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,002 |
| Split Epetium Open | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Epetium Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| Omis Open | 2004 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-Splitsko Dalmatinske | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijan Bajkusa's chess games?
43 games by Marijan Bajkusa, from Jul 2006 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 Marijan Bajkusa has played.
What does Marijan Bajkusa play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Marijan Bajkusa opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijan Bajkusa answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marijan Bajkusa play as White?
As White, Marijan Bajkusa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijan Bajkusa play as Black?
As Black, Marijan Bajkusa most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marijan Bajkusa's FIDE rating?
Marijan Bajkusa is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Marijan Bajkusa played?
Our database contains 43 games by Marijan Bajkusa, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijan Bajkusa?
43 games by Marijan Bajkusa 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.