Prepare against Marko Stipandic
HRV · World #16,998 classical · FIDE ID 14506327
Our database contains 39 games by Marko Stipandic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Stipandic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Stipandic 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 | 2,085 | 2,126 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,090 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,090 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 23.1% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Stipandic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Stipandic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Stipandic usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stipandic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Stipandic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Stipandic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Stipandic usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Marko Stipandic's chess games
All 39 games by Marko Stipandic 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Miroslav Pucovski | 2,327 | chT-CRO2c | B22 |
| May 2009 | Mladen Dabic | 2,259 | chT-CRO2c | D40 |
| Jan 1998 | Ognjen Ilic | 2,255 | Zagreb Open | C48 |
| Apr 2009 | Hinko Cajzler | 2,207 | chT-CRO2c | B56 |
| Apr 2005 | Damir Sargac | 2,198 | chT3-CRO East-A | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,274 |
| Zagreb Open | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,163 |
| 13th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,042 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,908 |
| chT3-CRO East-A | 2005 | 2 | 2 | 2,539 |
| 9th Ljubljana Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
| 4th Treber Memorial | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Stipandic's chess games?
39 games by Marko Stipandic, 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 Stipandic has played.
What does Marko Stipandic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marko Stipandic opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Stipandic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Marko Stipandic play as White?
As White, Marko Stipandic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Stipandic play as Black?
As Black, Marko Stipandic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Marko Stipandic's FIDE rating?
Marko Stipandic is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Marko Stipandic played?
Our database contains 39 games by Marko Stipandic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Stipandic?
39 games by Marko Stipandic 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.