Prepare against Marijo Matic
HRV · World #106,723 classical · FIDE ID 14519763
When preparing against Marijo Matic, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games).
Our database contains 41 games by Marijo Matic, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marijo Matic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijo Matic 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 | 1,710 | 1,727 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,733 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 19.5% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijo Matic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijo Matic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 21.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 21.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Matic usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Matic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Matic usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Matic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Matic usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Matic usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Marijo Matic's chess games
All 41 games by Marijo Matic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Frank Hildebrecht | 1,796 | chB-Stuttgart int | A22 |
| Aug 2026 | Sam Mattes | 1,746 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | D00 |
| May 2016 | Mario Weissenberger | 1,725 | chB-Stuttgart int | A45 |
| May 2006 | Laszlo Botond | 1,701 | chB-Stuttgart int | B14 |
| May 2008 | Milos Trobonjaca | 1,687 | chB-Stuttgart int | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 32 | 10 | 1,538 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,620 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijo Matic's chess games?
41 games by Marijo Matic, from Dec 2017 to Sep 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 Marijo Matic has played.
What does Marijo Matic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marijo Matic opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijo Matic answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Marijo Matic play as White?
As White, Marijo Matic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijo Matic play as Black?
As Black, Marijo Matic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Marijo Matic's FIDE rating?
Marijo Matic is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,727 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marijo Matic played?
Our database contains 41 games by Marijo Matic, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijo Matic?
41 games by Marijo Matic 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.