Prepare against Marijan Kristovic
FM · HRV · World #9,769 classical · FIDE ID 14501295
When preparing against Marijan Kristovic, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 605 games by Marijan Kristovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marijan Kristovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijan Kristovic 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 | 2,174 | 2,374 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,352 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,561 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 605 | 258 | 150 | 197 | 42.6% |
| As White | 308 | 151 | 67 | 90 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 297 | 107 | 83 | 107 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijan Kristovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijan Kristovic's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 267 | 86.7% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 6.5% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 4.5% | 53.6% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.0% | 16.7% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kristovic usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kristovic usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kristovic usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Kristovic usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kristovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kristovic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 62.7% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 21 | 14.8% | 47.6% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 10.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 67.7% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Marijan Kristovic's chess games
All 605 games by Marijan Kristovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 258 wins, 150 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 67 | 39/13/15 | 58.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 57 | 24/14/19 | 42.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Robert Zelcic | 2,587 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | C47 |
| Feb 2000 | Mladen Palac | 2,570 | Bizovac Metalis Open 07th | B57 |
| Feb 2009 | Ante Brkic | 2,550 | 16th Bizovac Metalis Open | D30 |
| Jan 1998 | Gyula Sax | 2,535 | 12th Pula Open | B40 |
| Mar 2014 | Ante Saric | 2,529 | Zagreb Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 42 | 26 | 2,358 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,352 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 30 | 10.5 | 2,255 |
| chT-CRO | 2001 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,322 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 21 | 11 | 2,281 |
| ch-CRO | 2002 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,363 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 18 | 13 | 2,303 |
| chT2-CRO | 1996 | 14 | 11 | 2,497 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijan Kristovic's chess games?
605 games by Marijan Kristovic, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Kristovic has played.
What does Marijan Kristovic play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Marijan Kristovic opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijan Kristovic answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Marijan Kristovic play as White?
As White, Marijan Kristovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 58.2% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijan Kristovic play as Black?
As Black, Marijan Kristovic most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Marijan Kristovic's FIDE rating?
Marijan Kristovic is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Marijan Kristovic played?
Our database contains 605 games by Marijan Kristovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 150 draws, 197 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijan Kristovic?
605 games by Marijan Kristovic 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.