Prepare against Mario Livaja
FM · Serbia · World #5,620 classical · FIDE ID 934739
Our database contains 423 games by Mario Livaja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mario Livaja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Livaja 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 | 2,314 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,298 | 2,375 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,366 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 149 | 139 | 135 | 35.2% |
| As White | 211 | 88 | 63 | 60 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 212 | 61 | 76 | 75 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Livaja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Livaja's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 201 | 95.3% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 4.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Livaja usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Livaja usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Livaja usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Livaja usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Livaja usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Livaja usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 85.5% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 89.7% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
Mario Livaja's chess games
All 423 games by Mario Livaja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 149 wins, 139 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/12/10 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Christian Seel | 2,490 | 168th Champions Challenge | E90 |
| Aug 2006 | Dmitry Kryakvin | 2,488 | 159th Champions Challenge | E90 |
| Aug 2017 | Radoslav Dimitrov | 2,476 | 26th Kavala Open | D27 |
| May 2020 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,460 | Titled Tue | D50 |
| Apr 2020 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,422 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nis Open | 2019 | 52 | 27.5 | 2,188 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,304 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,284 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 19 | 9 | 2,260 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 2,300 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2016 | 12 | 7 | 2,354 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| 1st League Cent-SRB | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Livaja's chess games?
423 games by Mario Livaja, from Apr 2003 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 Mario Livaja has played.
What does Mario Livaja play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Mario Livaja opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Livaja answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mario Livaja play as White?
As White, Mario Livaja's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Livaja play as Black?
As Black, Mario Livaja most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Mario Livaja's FIDE rating?
Mario Livaja is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,298 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Mario Livaja played?
Our database contains 423 games by Mario Livaja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 139 draws, 135 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Livaja?
423 games by Mario Livaja 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.