Prepare against Marijan Belani
HRV · World #46,879 classical · FIDE ID 14501368
Our database contains 85 games by Marijan Belani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marijan Belani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijan Belani 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 | 1,906 | 2,227 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,980 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 2,067 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 12 | 27 | 46 | 14.1% |
| As White | 49 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijan Belani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijan Belani's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 63.3% | 25.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 20.4% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 12.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 25.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Belani usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Belani usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Belani usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Belani usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Belani usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Belani usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 56.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Marijan Belani's chess games
All 85 games by Marijan Belani 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: 12 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,407 | 6th Velika Gorica Open | A54 |
| Aug 2006 | Darko Devcic | 2,287 | 6th Velika Gorica Open | A54 |
| Apr 2008 | Mladen Rostan | 2,197 | chT3-CRO | C19 |
| May 2009 | Nenad Levar | 2,157 | 18th CRO-Cup | E77 |
| Apr 2013 | Zeljko Gabre | 2,108 | 22nd chT2-CRO Center | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,981 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 2,008 |
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
| 7th Velika Gorica Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 6th Velika Gorica Open | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| 22nd chT-CRO Cup | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| 19th CRO-Cup | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
| 18th CRO-Cup | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijan Belani's chess games?
85 games by Marijan Belani, 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 Marijan Belani has played.
What does Marijan Belani play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Marijan Belani opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijan Belani answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Marijan Belani play as White?
As White, Marijan Belani's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijan Belani play as Black?
As Black, Marijan Belani most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Marijan Belani's FIDE rating?
Marijan Belani is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Marijan Belani played?
Our database contains 85 games by Marijan Belani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses (14.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijan Belani?
85 games by Marijan Belani 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.