Prepare against Marin Relja
HRV · World #40,319 classical · FIDE ID 14513714
Our database contains 71 games by Marin Relja, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marin Relja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marin Relja 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 | 1,934 | 2,096 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,055 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 35.2% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marin Relja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marin Relja's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 20 | 58.8% | 67.5% |
| f4 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 59% of White games, 67.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Relja usually continues Bb2 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Relja usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Relja usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Relja usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Relja usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Relja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Marin Relja's chess games
All 71 games by Marin Relja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Ivica Brkic | 2,164 | 4th Mediterranean Open B | A01 |
| Apr 2011 | Silvano Ugulin | 2,139 | chT3-CRO West | A01 |
| Mar 2010 | Milan Marceta | 2,097 | chT3-CRO West | C41 |
| Mar 2011 | Enio Pasalic | 2,065 | chT3-CRO West | A01 |
| Apr 2010 | Zlatko Konic | 2,064 | chT3-CRO West | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-CRO West | 2017 | 23 | 14 | 2,009 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| 5th Mediterranean Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| Rijeka Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 4th Mediterranean Open B | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| chT3W-CRO | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,979 |
| chT-CRO | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marin Relja's chess games?
71 games by Marin Relja, from Apr 2005 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 Relja has played.
What does Marin Relja play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Marin Relja opens with 1.b3 (59% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marin Relja answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does Marin Relja play as White?
As White, Marin Relja's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marin Relja play as Black?
As Black, Marin Relja most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Marin Relja's FIDE rating?
Marin Relja is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Marin Relja played?
Our database contains 71 games by Marin Relja, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marin Relja?
71 games by Marin Relja 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.