Prepare against Marinko Gavran
HRV · World #18,570 classical · FIDE ID 14524848
When preparing against Marinko Gavran, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 48 games by Marinko Gavran, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marinko Gavran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marinko Gavran 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 | 2,071 | 2,096 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,042 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,203 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 37.5% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 741 rated games against 518 different opponents, across 119 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 268 | 110 | 49 | 109 | 41.0% | 1,945 | 1,948 | 12 |
| Rapid | 78 | 38 | 9 | 31 | 48.7% | 1,965 | 1,999 | 6 |
| Blitz | 386 | 214 | 47 | 125 | 55.4% | 1,955 | 2,041 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 312 | 83 | 57 | 172 | 26.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 356 | 254 | 44 | 58 | 71.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 27 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 5 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 64 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2,125 | 2,187 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,021 | 2,065 |
| 2024 | 79 | 47 | 8 | 24 | 1,993 | 2,109 |
| 2023 | 48 | 22 | 7 | 19 | 1,994 | 2,003 |
| 2022 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1,895 | 1,968 |
| 2021 | 49 | 28 | 5 | 16 | 1,953 | 2,045 |
| 2020 | 80 | 47 | 12 | 21 | 1,898 | 2,021 |
| 2019 | 175 | 91 | 23 | 61 | 1,988 | 2,051 |
| 2018 | 93 | 52 | 13 | 28 | 1,947 | 2,049 |
| 2017 | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 1,908 | 1,908 |
| 2016 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 1,901 | 1,834 |
| 2015 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 1,976 | 2,088 |
| 2014 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,901 | 1,848 |
| 2013 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1,899 | 1,756 |
| 2012 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1,807 | 1,619 |
| 2011 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1,852 | 1,586 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,533 | 1,133 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – | – |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1,879 | 1,479 |
Where Marinko Gavran has played
Croatia (114) · Iceland (4) · Bosnia & Herzegovina (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marinko Gavran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marinko Gavran's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 77.3% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Gavran usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gavran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gavran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gavran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gavran usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gavran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
Marinko Gavran's chess games
All 48 games by Marinko Gavran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Luka Matanovic | 2,264 | 12th Osijek Open | B01 |
| Feb 2019 | Stjepan-Kresimir Grguric | 2,113 | 12th Osijek Open | D53 |
| Oct 2026 | Andrey Prudnikov | 2,103 | Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 - Premier League | B01 |
| Feb 2021 | Andres Gonzalez Suarez | 1,995 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Ole-Kristian Nergard | 1,863 | Reykjavik Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| 12th Osijek Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2-CRO U20 Center | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,732 |
| Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 - Premier League | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,134 |
| Malinska Krk Open | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,087 |
| 3rd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marinko Gavran's chess games?
48 games by Marinko Gavran, from Jul 2012 to Nov 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 Marinko Gavran has played.
What does Marinko Gavran play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Marinko Gavran opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marinko Gavran answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games).
What openings does Marinko Gavran play as White?
As White, Marinko Gavran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marinko Gavran play as Black?
As Black, Marinko Gavran most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marinko Gavran's FIDE rating?
Marinko Gavran is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Marinko Gavran played?
Our database contains 48 games by Marinko Gavran, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marinko Gavran?
48 games by Marinko Gavran 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.