Prepare against Marin Denic
HRV · World #21,239 classical · FIDE ID 14555034
When preparing against Marin Denic, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 114 games by Marin Denic, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marin Denic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marin Denic 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 | 2,047 | 2,190 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,013 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 45 | 22 | 47 | 39.5% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 9 | 23 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marin Denic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marin Denic's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 83.1% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Denic usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Denic usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Denic usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Denic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Denic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 47.6% | 50.0% |
Marin Denic's chess games
All 114 games by Marin Denic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 45 wins, 22 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,372 | 5th Solta Open | D32 |
| Aug 2024 | Lovro Novosel | 2,349 | 13th Split Open | E66 |
| Aug 2024 | Luka Karlusic | 2,316 | 13th Split Open | E05 |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Bender | 2,252 | 5th Solta Open | E51 |
| Jul 2022 | Ante Leon Starcevic | 2,226 | Split Open 11th | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hvar Open U15 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,703 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,793 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| Adriatic U12 Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,674 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marin Denic's chess games?
114 games by Marin Denic, from Sep 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 Marin Denic has played.
What does Marin Denic play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Marin Denic opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marin Denic answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Marin Denic play as White?
As White, Marin Denic's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marin Denic play as Black?
As Black, Marin Denic most often plays: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Marin Denic's FIDE rating?
Marin Denic is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Marin Denic played?
Our database contains 114 games by Marin Denic, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 22 draws, 47 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marin Denic?
114 games by Marin Denic 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.