Prepare against Mate Karkovic
HRV · World #60,953 classical · FIDE ID 14520150
When preparing against Mate Karkovic, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 57 games by Mate Karkovic, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mate Karkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Karkovic 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 | 1,814 | 2,027 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 18 | 8 | 31 | 31.6% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Karkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Karkovic's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 64.0% | 34.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karkovic usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Karkovic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Karkovic usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Karkovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Karkovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Karkovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Mate Karkovic's chess games
All 57 games by Mate Karkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Milan Podoba | 2,145 | 2nd Split Open | D11 |
| Dec 2014 | Giulio Fregonese | 2,129 | 17th Padova Open A | C02 |
| Jan 2009 | Zan Glisovic | 2,044 | Novi Sad Januar | A22 |
| Jan 2009 | Boban Milojevic | 1,971 | Novi Sad Januar | B07 |
| Dec 2014 | Nikola Hocevar | 1,913 | 17th Padova Open A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Padova Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,757 |
| Split MIC Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,814 |
| Novi Sad Januar | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,023 |
| Serbian New Year | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,994 |
| 2nd Split Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Karkovic's chess games?
57 games by Mate Karkovic, from Apr 2009 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 Mate Karkovic has played.
What does Mate Karkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Mate Karkovic opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Karkovic answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Mate Karkovic play as White?
As White, Mate Karkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Karkovic play as Black?
As Black, Mate Karkovic most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Mate Karkovic's FIDE rating?
Mate Karkovic is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Mate Karkovic played?
Our database contains 57 games by Mate Karkovic, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Karkovic?
57 games by Mate Karkovic 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.