Prepare against Matija Barbaric
HRV · World #30,689 classical · FIDE ID 79305326
When preparing against Matija Barbaric, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Matija Barbaric, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matija Barbaric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matija Barbaric 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 | 1,983 | 1,989 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,032 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 53.3% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matija Barbaric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matija Barbaric's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (73% of these games) — Barbaric usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Barbaric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Barbaric usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Matija Barbaric's chess games
All 30 games by Matija Barbaric in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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, 2 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Viseslav Botica | 2,093 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Balint Robert Krisch | 1,859 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Leon Rebernik | 1,824 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Dominik Delibasic | 1,817 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Viktor Gasparec | 1,796 | Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 1,954 |
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,082 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,711 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,888 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,776 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O11 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,182 |
| New Zagreb Classic 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,568 |
| New Zagreb Classic Futures 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matija Barbaric's chess games?
30 games by Matija Barbaric, from Sep 2022 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 Matija Barbaric has played.
What does Matija Barbaric play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Matija Barbaric opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matija Barbaric answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matija Barbaric play as White?
As White, Matija Barbaric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matija Barbaric play as Black?
As Black, Matija Barbaric most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Matija Barbaric's FIDE rating?
Matija Barbaric is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matija Barbaric played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matija Barbaric, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matija Barbaric?
30 games by Matija Barbaric 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.