Prepare against Marko Pahljina
HRV · World #44,643 classical · FIDE ID 14543958
When preparing against Marko Pahljina, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Marko Pahljina, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marko Pahljina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Pahljina 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 | 1,915 | 1,965 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,910 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,863 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 19.6% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Pahljina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Pahljina's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Pahljina usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pahljina usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Pahljina usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Marko Pahljina's chess games
All 46 games by Marko Pahljina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Zeljko Acinger | 1,937 | chT3-CRO West | D40 |
| Apr 2017 | Emil Rajter | 1,907 | chT3-CRO West | E52 |
| Mar 2017 | Jozo Kacunko | 1,903 | chT3-CRO West | E52 |
| Apr 2016 | Antonija Zilic | 1,850 | chT3W-CRO | E61 |
| Dec 2013 | Djuro Rosembeker | 1,801 | Porec Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pula CC | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,750 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,749 |
| Porec Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,834 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| chT3W-CRO | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
| Porec Istar Cup | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,776 |
| ch-Pula | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Pahljina's chess games?
46 games by Marko Pahljina, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Pahljina has played.
What does Marko Pahljina play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marko Pahljina opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Pahljina answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marko Pahljina play as White?
As White, Marko Pahljina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Pahljina play as Black?
As Black, Marko Pahljina most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Marko Pahljina's FIDE rating?
Marko Pahljina is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Marko Pahljina played?
Our database contains 46 games by Marko Pahljina, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Pahljina?
46 games by Marko Pahljina 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.