Prepare against Marko Jelcic
CM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #5,888 classical · FIDE ID 14406489
When preparing against Marko Jelcic, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 471 games by Marko Jelcic, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marko Jelcic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Jelcic 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 | 2,251 | 2,251 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,273 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 148 | 85 | 238 | 31.4% |
| As White | 235 | 71 | 45 | 119 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 236 | 77 | 40 | 119 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Jelcic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Jelcic's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 47.7% | 41.1% |
| c4 | 69 | 29.4% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 50 | 21.3% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Jelcic usually continues c3 (27.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jelcic usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Jelcic usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Jelcic usually continues Nc3 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jelcic usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Jelcic usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 58.4% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 35 | 28.0% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 49.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 40.0% | 48.1% |
| b6 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Marko Jelcic's chess games
All 471 games by Marko Jelcic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 148 wins, 85 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 34 | 14/2/18 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 5/6/18 | 17.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 13/5/18 | 36.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B38 |
| Aug 2024 | Frode Elsness | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | D79 |
| Apr 2024 | Aman Hambleton | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| May 2023 | Igor Bjelobrk | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Dec 2025 | Stefan Mazur | 2,392 | Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 306 | 107.5 | 2,088 |
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| 16th chT-BIH | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,187 |
| 18th chT-BIH | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-BIH 17th | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,224 |
| Niksic IM 02 | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| I. Međugorje Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Jelcic's chess games?
471 games by Marko Jelcic, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Marko Jelcic has played.
What does Marko Jelcic play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Marko Jelcic opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Jelcic answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Marko Jelcic play as White?
As White, Marko Jelcic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 17.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Jelcic play as Black?
As Black, Marko Jelcic most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Marko Jelcic's FIDE rating?
Marko Jelcic is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Marko Jelcic played?
Our database contains 471 games by Marko Jelcic, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 85 draws, 238 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Jelcic?
471 games by Marko Jelcic 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.