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

Performance record

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)

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)

As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)

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

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently 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.

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