Prepare against Marin Bosiocic
GM · HRV · World #250 classical · FIDE ID 14507927
When preparing against Marin Bosiocic, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 2,302 games by Marin Bosiocic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marin Bosiocic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marin Bosiocic 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 | 2,563 | 2,648 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,501 | 2,642 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,580 | 2,685 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,302 | 1,050 | 705 | 546 | 45.6% |
| As White | 1,135 | 561 | 341 | 232 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 1,167 | 489 | 364 | 314 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marin Bosiocic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marin Bosiocic's side.
First moves as White (1,135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 473 | 41.7% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 460 | 40.5% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 142 | 12.5% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 57 | 5.0% | 57.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bosiocic usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bosiocic usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bosiocic usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bosiocic usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bosiocic usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bosiocic usually continues d4 (76.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (533 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 249 | 46.7% | 62.4% |
| e5 | 188 | 35.3% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 43 | 8.1% | 65.1% |
| c6 | 29 | 5.4% | 65.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.1% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.5% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 289 | 71.5% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 65 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 38 | 9.4% | 72.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.2% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Marin Bosiocic's chess games
All 2,302 games by Marin Bosiocic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,050 wins, 705 draws, 546 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 78 | 32/25/21 | 41.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 68 | 26/28/14 | 38.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 67 | 35/21/11 | 52.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 55 | 36/8/11 | 65.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 16/22/14 | 30.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 26/11/4 | 63.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 14/14/9 | 37.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 35 | 19/7/9 | 54.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 34 | 11/16/7 | 32.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 19/5/7 | 61.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 90 | 39/22/29 | 43.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 46/22/20 | 52.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 77 | 39/20/18 | 50.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 40 | 19/9/12 | 47.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 39 | 25/8/6 | 64.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 18/9/9 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 12/14/7 | 36.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 33 | 8/16/9 | 24.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 32 | 15/11/6 | 46.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 18/8/5 | 58.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,789 | Wch Rapid | D02 |
| Dec 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,779 | Wch Blitz | C65 |
| Sep 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In | A08 |
| Dec 2018 | Hao Wang | 2,730 | Wch Blitz | C65 |
| Mar 2018 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,716 | 19th ch-EU | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 110 | 63 | 2,595 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 82 | 40 | 2,590 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 59 | 27 | 2,514 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 45 | 29 | 2,557 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2018 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,543 |
| Zagreb Peace | 2022 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,609 |
| Mediterranean Cup | 2008 | 27 | 11 | 2,256 |
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 24 | 18 | 2,638 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zdenko Kozul (28 games) · Ante Saric (23 games) · Ivan Saric (23 games) · Mladen Palac (22 games) · Ante Brkic (22 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (20 games) · Markus Ragger (17 games) · Sasa Martinovic (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marin Bosiocic's chess games?
2,302 games by Marin Bosiocic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Marin Bosiocic has played.
What does Marin Bosiocic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,135 games with White in our database, Marin Bosiocic opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marin Bosiocic answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marin Bosiocic play as White?
As White, Marin Bosiocic's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (78 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (68 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian (67 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marin Bosiocic play as Black?
As Black, Marin Bosiocic most often plays: Indian Defense (90 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (88 games, 52.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (77 games, 50.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,167 games.
What is Marin Bosiocic's FIDE rating?
Marin Bosiocic is currently rated 2,563 in classical chess, 2,501 in rapid and 2,580 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,648 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Marin Bosiocic played?
Our database contains 2,302 games by Marin Bosiocic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,050 wins, 705 draws, 546 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marin Bosiocic?
2,302 games by Marin Bosiocic 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.