Prepare against Mario Garic
HRV · World #70,133 classical · FIDE ID 14513803
When preparing against Mario Garic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 65 games by Mario Garic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Garic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Garic 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 | 1,821 | 1,990 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,871 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,676 | 1,871 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 9 | 34 | 33.8% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Garic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Garic's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Garic usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Garic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Garic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 92.0% | 41.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Mario Garic's chess games
All 65 games by Mario Garic 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Jose Soza de la Carrera | 2,238 | Internet Section 15-A | B92 |
| Jan 2000 | Damir Kljako | 2,222 | Umag Open | B06 |
| Jan 2000 | Josip Gazic | 2,199 | Umag Open | B50 |
| May 2006 | Aleksandar Barcal | 2,142 | 1st Lucija Domen Open | C12 |
| Jan 2000 | Mijo Peric | 2,098 | Umag Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,520 |
| Porec Open | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 1,834 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| Bujstina Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,927 |
| Umag Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,122 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,821 |
| 1st Lucija Domen Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| Krk Golden Island Open | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Garic's chess games?
65 games by Mario Garic, 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 Mario Garic has played.
What does Mario Garic play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Mario Garic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Garic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Mario Garic play as White?
As White, Mario Garic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Garic play as Black?
As Black, Mario Garic most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Mario Garic's FIDE rating?
Mario Garic is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,676 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Mario Garic played?
Our database contains 65 games by Mario Garic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Garic?
65 games by Mario Garic 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.