Prepare against Matej Friscic
HRV · World #30,811 classical · FIDE ID 14578980
Our database contains 61 games by Matej Friscic, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Friscic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Friscic 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 | 1,981 | 2,023 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,887 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,076 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 9 | 24 | 45.9% |
| As White | 29 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Friscic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Friscic's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Friscic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Friscic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Friscic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Matej Friscic's chess games
All 61 games by Matej Friscic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Lovro Cupic | 2,285 | New Zagreb Classic 2025 | E32 |
| Oct 2022 | Maksim Savanovic | 2,154 | Hvar Arsenal Open | E88 |
| Aug 2023 | Josip Tonkovic | 2,116 | 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | D46 |
| Jul 2024 | Filip Car | 2,091 | ch-CRO U19 | E84 |
| Oct 2022 | Ivano Sundac | 2,027 | Hvar Arsenal Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2023 | 9 | 8 | 1,520 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,916 |
| ch-EU Amateur U1700 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,650 |
| ch-CRO U17/19 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,990 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,984 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,984 |
| ch-EU U18 Rapid | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Friscic's chess games?
61 games by Matej Friscic, from Apr 2019 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 Matej Friscic has played.
What does Matej Friscic play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Matej Friscic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Friscic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matej Friscic play as White?
As White, Matej Friscic's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Friscic play as Black?
As Black, Matej Friscic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Matej Friscic's FIDE rating?
Matej Friscic is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (May 2025).
How many games has Matej Friscic played?
Our database contains 61 games by Matej Friscic, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Friscic?
61 games by Matej Friscic 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.