Prepare against Marijan Spoljar
HRV · World #16,495 classical · FIDE ID 14506394
Our database contains 86 games by Marijan Spoljar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marijan Spoljar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijan Spoljar 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 | 2,090 | 2,253 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,238 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,237 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 28 | 42 | 16 | 32.6% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijan Spoljar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijan Spoljar's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 81.8% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Spoljar usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Spoljar usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Spoljar usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Spoljar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Spoljar usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Spoljar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Marijan Spoljar's chess games
All 86 games by Marijan Spoljar 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: 28 wins, 42 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Srdjan Basrak | 2,270 | chT-CRO2c | B90 |
| Apr 2012 | Zoran Licina | 2,256 | chT2-CRO Ost | B90 |
| May 2012 | Mladen Stanisavljevic | 2,229 | chT2-CRO Ost | B00 |
| Apr 2015 | Hazim Tarakcija | 2,214 | chT2-CRO Ost | B42 |
| Apr 2010 | Nino Bosnjak | 2,186 | chT2-CRO East | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 37 | 21.5 | 2,261 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 25 | 14 | 2,288 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| Garesnica Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,011 |
| chT3-CRO East-A | 2005 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,331 |
| 14th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,175 |
| 09th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijan Spoljar's chess games?
86 games by Marijan Spoljar, 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 Spoljar has played.
What does Marijan Spoljar play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Marijan Spoljar opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijan Spoljar answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Marijan Spoljar play as White?
As White, Marijan Spoljar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijan Spoljar play as Black?
As Black, Marijan Spoljar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Marijan Spoljar's FIDE rating?
Marijan Spoljar is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Marijan Spoljar played?
Our database contains 86 games by Marijan Spoljar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 42 draws, 16 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijan Spoljar?
86 games by Marijan Spoljar 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.