Prepare against Martin Ganic
HRV · World #17,789 classical · FIDE ID 14508079
When preparing against Martin Ganic, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Martin Ganic, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Martin Ganic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Ganic 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 | 2,078 | 2,132 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,132 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 2,077 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 36.4% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Ganic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Ganic's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 27.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ganic usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ganic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ganic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ganic usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ganic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ganic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Martin Ganic's chess games
All 44 games by Martin Ganic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Srdjan Sale | 2,391 | Zagreb Open | B06 |
| Jun 2016 | Bogdan Bozinovic | 2,231 | 1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | A05 |
| Mar 2012 | Ivor Vukovic | 2,229 | Zagreb Open B | D74 |
| Mar 2010 | Tomislav Strniscak | 2,202 | chT4A-CRO Center | A07 |
| Mar 2012 | Kresimir Stefan | 2,192 | Zagreb Open B | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,126 |
| 31st chT-YUG | 1979 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,164 |
| 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,726 |
| 1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,144 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,283 |
| Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Ganic's chess games?
44 games by Martin Ganic, from Jan 2008 to Oct 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 Martin Ganic has played.
What does Martin Ganic play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Martin Ganic opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Ganic answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Ganic play as White?
As White, Martin Ganic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Ganic play as Black?
As Black, Martin Ganic most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Martin Ganic's FIDE rating?
Martin Ganic is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Martin Ganic played?
Our database contains 44 games by Martin Ganic, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Ganic?
44 games by Martin Ganic 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.