Prepare against Marijan Strukelj
HRV · World #128,508 classical · FIDE ID 14524570
When preparing against Marijan Strukelj, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Marijan Strukelj, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marijan Strukelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijan Strukelj 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 | 1,651 | 1,726 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,725 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,813 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 31.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijan Strukelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijan Strukelj's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues e3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Marijan Strukelj's chess games
All 38 games by Marijan Strukelj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Damir Jaklin | 2,007 | Medimurska CupT | D13 |
| Oct 2010 | Franjo Jancikic | 1,950 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D94 |
| Apr 2010 | Sinisa Zizek | 1,926 | chT3B-CRO Center North | E73 |
| Apr 2010 | Milan1 Novak | 1,871 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D10 |
| Oct 2011 | Boris Resman | 1,804 | chT4B-CRO Center North | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,870 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,006 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,882 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,661 |
| Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijan Strukelj's chess games?
38 games by Marijan Strukelj, from Apr 2015 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 Strukelj has played.
What does Marijan Strukelj play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marijan Strukelj opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijan Strukelj answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marijan Strukelj play as White?
As White, Marijan Strukelj's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijan Strukelj play as Black?
As Black, Marijan Strukelj most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Marijan Strukelj's FIDE rating?
Marijan Strukelj is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marijan Strukelj played?
Our database contains 38 games by Marijan Strukelj, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijan Strukelj?
38 games by Marijan Strukelj 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.