Prepare against Marko Rubil
FM · HRV · World #5,387 classical · FIDE ID 14501546
When preparing against Marko Rubil, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 639 games by Marko Rubil, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marko Rubil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Rubil 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 | 2,263 | 2,335 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,288 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,215 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 639 | 229 | 172 | 238 | 35.8% |
| As White | 312 | 128 | 74 | 110 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 327 | 101 | 98 | 128 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Rubil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Rubil's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 303 | 97.1% | 52.5% |
| f4 | 6 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rubil usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rubil usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rubil usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rubil usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Rubil usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rubil usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 162 | 98.8% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 71.4% | 47.5% |
| f5 | 14 | 16.7% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
Marko Rubil's chess games
All 639 games by Marko Rubil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 229 wins, 172 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/12/18 | 31.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 53 | 9/16/28 | 17.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Nenad Sulava | 2,514 | ch-Osijek Open | B42 |
| Mar 2022 | Felix Blohberger | 2,490 | chT-AUT 2122 | B00 |
| Jun 2026 | Ratkovic,Milov | 2,486 | 38th Pula Open 2026 | C47 |
| Sep 2017 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,468 | ch-Vienna State | A26 |
| Oct 2015 | Vlatko Kovacevic | 2,467 | 24th chT-CRO 1A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valpovo Open U20 | 2010 | 21 | 13 | 2,045 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 21 | 12 | 2,377 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 21 | 14 | 2,268 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2011 | 19 | 14 | 2,407 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2011 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,058 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,245 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zvonimir Ivekovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Rubil's chess games?
639 games by Marko Rubil, from Apr 2007 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 Rubil has played.
What does Marko Rubil play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Marko Rubil opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Rubil answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Marko Rubil play as White?
As White, Marko Rubil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Rubil play as Black?
As Black, Marko Rubil most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (53 games, 17.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Scotch Game (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Marko Rubil's FIDE rating?
Marko Rubil is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Marko Rubil played?
Our database contains 639 games by Marko Rubil, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 172 draws, 238 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Rubil?
639 games by Marko Rubil 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.