Prepare against Mato Mican
HRV · World #27,555 classical · FIDE ID 14541289
Our database contains 126 games by Mato Mican, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mato Mican's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mato Mican 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 | 2,001 | 2,051 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 50 | 32 | 44 | 39.7% |
| As White | 63 | 29 | 14 | 20 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mato Mican's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mato Mican's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 98.4% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mican usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Mican usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mican usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mican usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 94.6% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Mato Mican's chess games
All 126 games by Mato Mican in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 50 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Srdjan Basrak | 2,259 | Osijek-Baranja CupT 11th | C38 |
| Jan 2018 | Zoran Ljikar | 2,192 | 23rd Bosnjaci Open | D01 |
| Jan 2018 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,102 | 23rd Bosnjaci Open | B23 |
| Jan 2018 | Adnan Pasalic | 2,009 | 23rd Bosnjaci Open | C02 |
| Jul 2013 | Luka Kukurin | 1,916 | ch-CRO U17 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2017 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2014 | 17 | 10 | 1,692 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,579 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,773 |
| 15th Osijek-Baranja Open U16 | 2014 | 8 | 7 | 2,008 |
| 8th Valpovo Open U16 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| 23rd Bosnjaci Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mato Mican's chess games?
126 games by Mato Mican, from Feb 2013 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 Mican has played.
What does Mato Mican play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Mato Mican opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mato Mican answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mato Mican play as White?
As White, Mato Mican's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mato Mican play as Black?
As Black, Mato Mican most often plays: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Mato Mican's FIDE rating?
Mato Mican is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (May 2018).
How many games has Mato Mican played?
Our database contains 126 games by Mato Mican, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mato Mican?
126 games by Mato Mican 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.