Prepare against Mario Muskardin
FM · HRV · World #1,824 classical · FIDE ID 14518180
When preparing against Mario Muskardin, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 559 games by Mario Muskardin, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mario Muskardin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Muskardin 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 | 2,393 | 2,408 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,247 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,368 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 246 | 154 | 159 | 44.0% |
| As White | 282 | 141 | 72 | 69 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 277 | 105 | 82 | 90 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Muskardin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Muskardin's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 63.5% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 25.5% | 73.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 6.0% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Muskardin usually continues Ne2 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Muskardin usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Muskardin usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 73.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Muskardin usually continues c4 (74.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Muskardin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Muskardin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 58.3% | 62.2% |
| d6 | 34 | 26.8% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 15 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 85.7% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.6% | 41.7% |
Mario Muskardin's chess games
All 559 games by Mario Muskardin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 246 wins, 154 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 54 | 20/13/21 | 37.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 10/0/1 | 90.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 38 | 22/7/9 | 57.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,507 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jun 2014 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,474 | 28th Pula Open | A45 |
| Sep 2024 | Maximilian Berchtenbreiter | 2,467 | chT-AUT2W 2425 | B15 |
| Nov 2025 | R Zelcic | 2,449 | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a | B14 |
| Dec 2024 | Kirill Kozionov | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 91 | 40.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2012 | 45 | 28.5 | 2,045 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 44 | 28.5 | 2,329 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 19 | 10 | 2,132 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,233 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,456 |
| 20th chT-CRO U20 | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,216 |
| 23rd chT-CRO U20 | 2014 | 11 | 9 | 2,130 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Toni Petrusic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Muskardin's chess games?
559 games by Mario Muskardin, from Jul 2008 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 Muskardin has played.
What does Mario Muskardin play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Mario Muskardin opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Muskardin answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Mario Muskardin play as White?
As White, Mario Muskardin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Muskardin play as Black?
As Black, Mario Muskardin most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Philidor (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Mario Muskardin's FIDE rating?
Mario Muskardin is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (May 2026).
How many games has Mario Muskardin played?
Our database contains 559 games by Mario Muskardin, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 154 draws, 159 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Muskardin?
559 games by Mario Muskardin 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.