Prepare against Marin Grgantov
FM · HRV · World #5,638 classical · FIDE ID 14561824
When preparing against Marin Grgantov, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Marin Grgantov, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marin Grgantov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marin Grgantov 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 | 2,257 | 2,322 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,345 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,311 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 110 | 74 | 82 | 41.4% |
| As White | 133 | 54 | 38 | 41 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 56 | 36 | 41 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marin Grgantov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marin Grgantov's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 97.0% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Grgantov usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Grgantov usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Grgantov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (67% of these games) — Grgantov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Grgantov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 64.6% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 24.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 70.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Marin Grgantov's chess games
All 266 games by Marin Grgantov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 110 wins, 74 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Robert Loncar | 2,370 | 6th Split Rapid Open | D38 |
| Oct 2025 | Zdenko Plenkovic | 2,366 | 4th Hvar Open | B48 |
| Aug 2023 | Nikola Kanov | 2,343 | World ol U16 | B48 |
| Oct 2025 | Emir Dizdarevic | 2,332 | 4th Hvar Open | C07 |
| Aug 2023 | Miljenko Muha | 2,325 | 12th Split Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,893 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2020 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,716 |
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,140 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,205 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,172 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marin Grgantov's chess games?
266 games by Marin Grgantov, from Sep 2016 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 Grgantov has played.
What does Marin Grgantov play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Marin Grgantov opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marin Grgantov answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Marin Grgantov play as White?
As White, Marin Grgantov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marin Grgantov play as Black?
As Black, Marin Grgantov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Marin Grgantov's FIDE rating?
Marin Grgantov is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (May 2026).
How many games has Marin Grgantov played?
Our database contains 266 games by Marin Grgantov, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 74 draws, 82 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marin Grgantov?
266 games by Marin Grgantov 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.