Prepare against Mateo Ivic
FM · HRV · World #11,688 classical · FIDE ID 14504146
When preparing against Mateo Ivic, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 442 games by Mateo Ivic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateo Ivic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateo Ivic 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 | 2,146 | 2,333 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,248 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,322 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 154 | 142 | 146 | 34.8% |
| As White | 216 | 78 | 76 | 62 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 226 | 76 | 66 | 84 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateo Ivic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateo Ivic's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 89.8% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 21 | 9.7% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ivic usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Ivic usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Ivic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 109 | 96.5% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 95.9% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Mateo Ivic's chess games
All 442 games by Mateo Ivic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 154 wins, 142 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,577 | 21st chT-CRO 1A | B43 |
| May 2013 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,479 | 14th ch-EUR | B48 |
| Oct 2011 | Rudolf Sertic | 2,430 | 20th chT-CRO 1B | D03 |
| Sep 2021 | Josip Njirjak | 2,402 | 29th chT1B-CRO | C77 |
| May 2015 | Goran Djurovic | 2,400 | CRO-CupT final | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omis Open | 2006 | 29 | 19 | 2,409 |
| Split Open | 2009 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,322 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,303 |
| CRO Cup | 2022 | 15 | 7 | 2,262 |
| Stobrec Epetium Open | 2007 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,078 |
| Budapest FS03 FM | 1999 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateo Ivic's chess games?
442 games by Mateo Ivic, from Apr 2003 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 Mateo Ivic has played.
What does Mateo Ivic play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Mateo Ivic opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateo Ivic answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Mateo Ivic play as White?
As White, Mateo Ivic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateo Ivic play as Black?
As Black, Mateo Ivic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (35 games, 34.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Mateo Ivic's FIDE rating?
Mateo Ivic is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Mateo Ivic played?
Our database contains 442 games by Mateo Ivic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 142 draws, 146 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateo Ivic?
442 games by Mateo Ivic 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.