Prepare against Marijan Brzac
HRV · World #61,421 classical · FIDE ID 14512424
When preparing against Marijan Brzac, expect 1.c4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%).
Our database contains 59 games by Marijan Brzac, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marijan Brzac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijan Brzac 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 | 1,851 | 1,906 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 30.5% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijan Brzac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijan Brzac's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 54.2% | 73.1% |
| b3 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 73.1% score
- …e5 (62% of these games) — Brzac usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Brzac usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Brzac usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 38% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Brzac usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Brzac usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Brzac usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 95.0% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Marijan Brzac's chess games
All 59 games by Marijan Brzac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Matija Kovacevic | 2,006 | chT2-CRO West | E06 |
| Apr 2013 | Zoran Trtanj | 2,003 | chT2-CRO West | A01 |
| Apr 2016 | Davor Rajacic | 1,987 | chT2-CRO w | C06 |
| Oct 2009 | Mirko Popovic | 1,920 | chT2a-CRO | C14 |
| Mar 2013 | Tomislav Okrugic | 1,876 | chT2-CRO West | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 22 | 7.5 | 1,797 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,954 |
| chT2-CRO w | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| chT2a-CRO | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 1st Krk Golden Island Open | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,747 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1,935 |
| Porec Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijan Brzac's chess games?
59 games by Marijan Brzac, from Apr 2007 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 Brzac has played.
What does Marijan Brzac play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marijan Brzac opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.b3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijan Brzac answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marijan Brzac play as White?
As White, Marijan Brzac's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijan Brzac play as Black?
As Black, Marijan Brzac most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Marijan Brzac's FIDE rating?
Marijan Brzac is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Marijan Brzac played?
Our database contains 59 games by Marijan Brzac, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijan Brzac?
59 games by Marijan Brzac 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.