Prepare against Marko Sostaric
SVN · World #27,718 classical · FIDE ID 14602067
Our database contains 76 games by Marko Sostaric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Sostaric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Sostaric 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 | 2,000 | 2,123 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,114 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,114 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 14 | 42 | 20 | 18.4% |
| As White | 37 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 18.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 22 | 10 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Sostaric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Sostaric's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Sostaric usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Sostaric usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sostaric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Marko Sostaric's chess games
All 76 games by Marko Sostaric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 42 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 21 | 2/12/7 | 9.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Primoz Soln | 2,320 | ch-SLO U16 | A53 |
| Jan 1994 | Robert Roskar | 2,230 | chT-SLO | B45 |
| Jan 1996 | Simon Jug | 2,055 | ch-SLO U20 | B08 |
| May 2007 | Zan Tomazini | 2,001 | chT2-SLO East | B21 |
| Jan 1994 | Matej Guid | 1,990 | chT-SLO | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2008 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 1997 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| Decin Open | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
| chT-SLO | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| SLO Cup Final | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Sostaric's chess games?
76 games by Marko Sostaric, from Apr 2003 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 Sostaric has played.
What does Marko Sostaric play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Marko Sostaric opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Sostaric answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marko Sostaric play as White?
As White, Marko Sostaric's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (21 games, 9.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Sostaric play as Black?
As Black, Marko Sostaric most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Marko Sostaric's FIDE rating?
Marko Sostaric is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Marko Sostaric played?
Our database contains 76 games by Marko Sostaric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 42 draws, 20 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Sostaric?
76 games by Marko Sostaric 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.