Prepare against Marko Malaric
CM · HRV · World #24,536 classical · FIDE ID 14594960
When preparing against Marko Malaric, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 108 games by Marko Malaric, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marko Malaric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Malaric 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 | 2,022 | 2,203 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,023 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,071 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 31 | 19 | 58 | 28.7% |
| As White | 51 | 12 | 11 | 28 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 8 | 30 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Malaric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Malaric's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 91.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Malaric usually continues Nf3 (23.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Malaric usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Malaric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Malaric usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Malaric usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Marko Malaric's chess games
All 108 games by Marko Malaric in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 31 wins, 19 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Rout Padmini | 2,354 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B49 |
| Mar 2026 | Ian Ocampos | 2,211 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Sep 2026 | Guy Belkovsky | 2,210 | I. Međugorje Open 2026 | ? |
| Dec 2025 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 2,191 | Titled Tue | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 27 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,399 |
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,893 |
| I. Međugorje Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,076 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Malaric's chess games?
108 games by Marko Malaric, from Nov 2021 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 Malaric has played.
What does Marko Malaric play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Marko Malaric opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Malaric answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marko Malaric play as White?
As White, Marko Malaric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Malaric play as Black?
As Black, Marko Malaric most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Marko Malaric's FIDE rating?
Marko Malaric is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Marko Malaric played?
Our database contains 108 games by Marko Malaric, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 19 draws, 58 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Malaric?
108 games by Marko Malaric 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.