Prepare against Marijan Podobnik
FM · HRV · World #25,328 classical · FIDE ID 14502151
When preparing against Marijan Podobnik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 15.4% over 26 games.
Our database contains 297 games by Marijan Podobnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marijan Podobnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijan Podobnik 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 | 2,016 | 2,272 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,175 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 86 | 135 | 76 | 29.0% |
| As White | 149 | 45 | 68 | 36 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 148 | 41 | 67 | 40 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijan Podobnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijan Podobnik's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Podobnik usually continues c3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Podobnik usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Podobnik usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 93.3% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 93.8% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Marijan Podobnik's chess games
All 297 games by Marijan Podobnik 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: 86 wins, 135 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 15/23/14 | 28.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 70 | 26/27/17 | 37.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 4/15/7 | 15.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Branko Kutuzovic | 2,395 | chT-CRO | B22 |
| Mar 2004 | Rene Marcial Alonso Garcia | 2,371 | — | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Franjo Bilobrk | 2,365 | chT2-CRO | C04 |
| Nov 2022 | Javier Freile Martin | 2,329 | Speed Chess Q2 | B00 |
| Nov 2022 | Calin Gheorghiu | 2,300 | Speed Chess Q2 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2017 | 64 | 34.5 | 2,118 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,358 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 24 | 10 | 2,228 |
| chT-CRO | 1999 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,343 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,208 |
| 17th chT-CRO 1B | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijan Podobnik's chess games?
297 games by Marijan Podobnik, 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 Podobnik has played.
What does Marijan Podobnik play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Marijan Podobnik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijan Podobnik answers 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Marijan Podobnik play as White?
As White, Marijan Podobnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (52 games, 28.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijan Podobnik play as Black?
As Black, Marijan Podobnik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (70 games, 37.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Marijan Podobnik's FIDE rating?
Marijan Podobnik is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marijan Podobnik played?
Our database contains 297 games by Marijan Podobnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 135 draws, 76 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijan Podobnik?
297 games by Marijan Podobnik 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.