Prepare against Masa Babic
WFM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #11,613 classical · FIDE ID 14414937
When preparing against Masa Babic, expect 1.Nf3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 47.1% over 34 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Masa Babic, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Masa Babic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Masa Babic 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 | 2,147 | 2,153 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,214 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,196 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 50 | 29 | 43 | 41.0% |
| As White | 65 | 30 | 14 | 21 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 57 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Masa Babic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Masa Babic's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 57 | 87.7% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Babic usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Babic usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …b6 (4% of these games) — Babic usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Babic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Babic usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Babic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 72.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Masa Babic's chess games
All 122 games by Masa Babic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 50 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 34 | 16/5/13 | 47.1% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Rudi Hoerstmann | 2,267 | 39th ECC Open | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Dragan Topic | 2,197 | 1st League Rep Srpska | B12 |
| Aug 2021 | Adil Suta | 2,098 | 28th chT1A-BIH | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladan Bojicic | 2,083 | 1st League Rep Srpska | A06 |
| Aug 2022 | Vahdet Patkovic | 2,057 | 29th chT-BIH | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,072 |
| 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
| 29th chT-BIH | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 31st chT-BIH 1A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,103 |
| 30th chT-BIH 1 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| Wch U12 Girls Rapid | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,763 |
| chT-BIH w | 2024 | 8 | 8 | 1,935 |
| 28th chT1A-BIH | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Masa Babic's chess games?
122 games by Masa Babic, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Masa Babic has played.
What does Masa Babic play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Masa Babic opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Masa Babic answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Masa Babic play as White?
As White, Masa Babic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Masa Babic play as Black?
As Black, Masa Babic most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Masa Babic's FIDE rating?
Masa Babic is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Masa Babic played?
Our database contains 122 games by Masa Babic, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Masa Babic?
122 games by Masa Babic 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.