Prepare against Marko Ribicic
SVN · World #67,492 classical · FIDE ID 14607190
When preparing against Marko Ribicic, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 72 games by Marko Ribicic, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Ribicic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Ribicic 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 | 1,830 | 1,866 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,965 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 2,023 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 20.8% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Ribicic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Ribicic's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 44.1% | 46.7% |
| e3 | 7 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ribicic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ribicic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ribicic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ribicic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ribicic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Ribicic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 60.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Marko Ribicic's chess games
All 72 games by Marko Ribicic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 24 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Primoz Petek | 2,117 | chT-SLO | D34 |
| Jan 2021 | Damir Mravunac | 2,105 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | C02 |
| Oct 2014 | Bojan Persl | 2,083 | chT2-SLO West | A01 |
| Oct 2018 | Jan Opara | 1,998 | chT1-SLO West | D32 |
| Nov 2005 | Saso Ivetic | 1,991 | chT-SLO | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,872 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,727 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 1,803 |
| chT-SLO | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| 20th chT-SLO Central 1st League | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,647 |
| chT-Ljubljana 73rd | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,718 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Ribicic's chess games?
72 games by Marko Ribicic, from Dec 2012 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 Ribicic has played.
What does Marko Ribicic play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Marko Ribicic opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.e3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Ribicic answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Marko Ribicic play as White?
As White, Marko Ribicic's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Ribicic play as Black?
As Black, Marko Ribicic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Marko Ribicic's FIDE rating?
Marko Ribicic is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Marko Ribicic played?
Our database contains 72 games by Marko Ribicic, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 24 draws, 33 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Ribicic?
72 games by Marko Ribicic 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.