Prepare against Mato Caric
HRV · World #18,347 classical · FIDE ID 14508168
Our database contains 70 games by Mato Caric, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mato Caric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mato Caric 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 | 2,072 | 2,097 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,079 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,122 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 16 | 25 | 29 | 22.9% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mato Caric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mato Caric's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 46.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Caric usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Caric usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Caric usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Caric usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
Mato Caric's chess games
All 70 games by Mato Caric in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Zoran Licina | 2,257 | chT2-CRO East | B90 |
| Jan 2022 | Jasmin Sadikovic | 2,134 | 26th Bosnjaci Open | B90 |
| Mar 2013 | Ilija Babic | 2,048 | chT-Vukovar Srijem Cup 6th | B25 |
| Oct 2010 | Zeljko Zubak | 1,994 | chT2-CRO East | B76 |
| Jan 2018 | Branko Macanga | 1,844 | 23rd Bosnjaci Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Bosnjaci Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,129 |
| 24th Bosnjaci Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,999 |
| 26th Bosnjaci Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| 23rd Bosnjaci Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 14th Bosnjaci Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-Vukovar Srijem Cup 6th | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,263 |
| 27th Bosnjaci Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mato Caric's chess games?
70 games by Mato Caric, from Oct 2005 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 Mato Caric has played.
What does Mato Caric play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Mato Caric opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mato Caric answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Mato Caric play as White?
As White, Mato Caric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mato Caric play as Black?
As Black, Mato Caric most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Mato Caric's FIDE rating?
Mato Caric is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Mato Caric played?
Our database contains 70 games by Mato Caric, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mato Caric?
70 games by Mato Caric 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.