Prepare against Marko Lipovcic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #8,281 classical · FIDE ID 14409631
Our database contains 133 games by Marko Lipovcic, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Lipovcic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Lipovcic 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 | 2,200 | 2,244 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,149 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,086 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 37 | 41 | 55 | 27.8% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 12 | 23 | 34 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Lipovcic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Lipovcic's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 31.3% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 25.0% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 16 | 25.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 17.2% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lipovcic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lipovcic usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lipovcic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lipovcic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lipovcic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Lipovcic usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 76.3% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.5% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
Marko Lipovcic's chess games
All 133 games by Marko Lipovcic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 37 wins, 41 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | English Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Marko Krivokapic | 2,405 | ch-Mediterranean 11th | D36 |
| Oct 2021 | Robert Loncar | 2,374 | 29th chT-CRO 1A | D35 |
| Oct 2021 | Milan Franic | 2,369 | 29th chT-CRO 1A | A04 |
| Oct 2019 | Mladen Kelecevic | 2,280 | Banja Luka Challenge 2 | B00 |
| Nov 2023 | Goran Trkulja | 2,246 | chT-BIH 21st | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| Jelah Schev | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 2,117 |
| 23rd ch-EU U08 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,216 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,329 |
| 29th chT-BIH | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| 29th chT-CRO 1A | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,307 |
| 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,708 |
| chT-BIH 21st | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Lipovcic's chess games?
133 games by Marko Lipovcic, from Nov 2015 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 Marko Lipovcic has played.
What does Marko Lipovcic play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Marko Lipovcic opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Lipovcic answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Marko Lipovcic play as White?
As White, Marko Lipovcic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Lipovcic play as Black?
As Black, Marko Lipovcic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Marko Lipovcic's FIDE rating?
Marko Lipovcic is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Marko Lipovcic played?
Our database contains 133 games by Marko Lipovcic, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 41 draws, 55 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Lipovcic?
133 games by Marko Lipovcic 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.