Prepare against Matija Ostovic
FM · HRV · World #1,666 classical · FIDE ID 14515547
When preparing against Matija Ostovic, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 660 games by Matija Ostovic, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matija Ostovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matija Ostovic 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 | 2,401 | 2,409 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,356 | 2,356 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,378 | 2,378 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 660 | 295 | 233 | 132 | 44.7% |
| As White | 326 | 162 | 105 | 59 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 334 | 133 | 128 | 73 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matija Ostovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matija Ostovic's side.
First moves as White (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 44.5% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 96 | 29.4% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 79 | 24.2% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ostovic usually continues c3 (80.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ostovic usually continues Nf3 (74.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ostovic usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ostovic usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ostovic usually continues d4 (84.2% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Ostovic usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 110 | 53.9% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 65 | 31.9% | 68.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 8.3% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 53.8% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 33.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Matija Ostovic's chess games
All 660 games by Matija Ostovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 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: 295 wins, 233 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 25/8/3 | 69.4% |
| E61 | English Opening | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/11/2 | 43.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 13/5/0 | 72.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 84 | 31/33/20 | 36.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 3/10/7 | 15.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,574 | 23rd ch-EU U18 | C24 |
| Dec 2010 | Robert Zelcic | 2,554 | Porec Open | B13 |
| May 2014 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,512 | chT-CRO | D15 |
| Sep 2013 | Nenad Fercec | 2,484 | 7th Hum na Sutli Open | B22 |
| Jul 2022 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 2,479 | 35th Schwarzach Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2012 | 27 | 19 | 2,190 |
| Porec Open | 2010 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,270 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 19 | 12 | 2,346 |
| chT-CRO U16 | 2011 | 18 | 17 | 2,222 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,378 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,389 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2013 | 14 | 8 | 2,271 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,366 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matej Blazeka (13 games) · Jurica Srbis (12 games) · Toni Petrusic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matija Ostovic's chess games?
660 games by Matija Ostovic, from Jul 2006 to Aug 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 Ostovic has played.
What does Matija Ostovic play on the first move as White?
Across 326 games with White in our database, Matija Ostovic opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matija Ostovic answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Matija Ostovic play as White?
As White, Matija Ostovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (36 games, 69.4% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 326 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matija Ostovic play as Black?
As Black, Matija Ostovic most often plays: Philidor (84 games, 36.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Matija Ostovic's FIDE rating?
Matija Ostovic is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,356 in rapid and 2,378 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matija Ostovic played?
Our database contains 660 games by Matija Ostovic, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 295 wins, 233 draws, 132 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matija Ostovic?
660 games by Matija Ostovic 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.