Prepare against Marko Makaj
FM · HRV · World #3,249 classical · FIDE ID 14508141
Our database contains 320 games by Marko Makaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Makaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Makaj 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 | 2,328 | 2,393 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,358 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,338 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 127 | 102 | 91 | 39.7% |
| As White | 157 | 66 | 52 | 39 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 163 | 61 | 50 | 52 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Makaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Makaj's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 47.8% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 46 | 29.3% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 19.1% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Makaj usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Makaj usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Makaj usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Makaj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Makaj usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Makaj usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 68.4% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 20 | 26.3% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 61.0% | 48.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 23.7% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Marko Makaj's chess games
All 320 games by Marko Makaj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 127 wins, 102 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/9/0 | 35.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 18/11/10 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,593 | PRO League Central | D13 |
| Jan 2004 | Robert Zelcic | 2,524 | chT-CRO qual | B85 |
| Feb 2017 | Andre Diamant | 2,515 | PRO League Central | E61 |
| Sep 2022 | Jan Michael Sprenger | 2,475 | 30th chT1B-CRO | B01 |
| Aug 2007 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,410 | Ptuj Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 41 | 27.5 | 2,363 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 20 | 8 | 2,231 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2002 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,279 |
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 2,379 |
| Varazdin IM | 2003 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| Riviera IM | 2003 | 14 | 4 | 2,112 |
| PRO League Central | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,462 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Makaj's chess games?
320 games by Marko Makaj, from Apr 2003 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 Makaj has played.
What does Marko Makaj play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Marko Makaj opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Makaj answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marko Makaj play as White?
As White, Marko Makaj's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Makaj play as Black?
As Black, Marko Makaj most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Marko Makaj's FIDE rating?
Marko Makaj is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Marko Makaj played?
Our database contains 320 games by Marko Makaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 102 draws, 91 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Makaj?
320 games by Marko Makaj 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.