Prepare against Marko Sekelja
HRV · World #18,060 classical · FIDE ID 14527340
Our database contains 101 games by Marko Sekelja, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marko Sekelja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Sekelja 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 | 2,075 | 2,131 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,155 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,110 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 25 | 29 | 47 | 24.8% |
| As White | 47 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Sekelja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Sekelja's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 95.7% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sekelja usually continues c3 (34.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sekelja usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sekelja usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sekelja usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 89.3% | 46.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Marko Sekelja's chess games
All 101 games by Marko Sekelja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 5/5/12 | 22.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Mario Zovko | 2,286 | 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | B13 |
| Sep 2021 | Drago Vargic | 2,276 | 29th chT1B-CRO | C06 |
| Aug 2021 | Andraz Suta | 2,255 | 4th Solta Open | C22 |
| Jun 2026 | Vucenovic,Damian | 2,181 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | B19 |
| Jun 2026 | Gelle,I | 2,165 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,205 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 30th chT1B-CRO | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,087 |
| 5th Solta Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,797 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 4th Solta Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Sekelja's chess games?
101 games by Marko Sekelja, from Jan 2012 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 Sekelja has played.
What does Marko Sekelja play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Marko Sekelja opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Sekelja answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Marko Sekelja play as White?
As White, Marko Sekelja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Sekelja play as Black?
As Black, Marko Sekelja most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Marko Sekelja's FIDE rating?
Marko Sekelja is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (May 2017).
How many games has Marko Sekelja played?
Our database contains 101 games by Marko Sekelja, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Sekelja?
101 games by Marko Sekelja 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.