Prepare against Milan Franic
IM · HRV · World #2,798 classical · FIDE ID 14500272
Our database contains 850 games by Milan Franic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milan Franic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Franic 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 | 2,346 | 2,430 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,369 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 850 | 357 | 247 | 246 | 42.0% |
| As White | 427 | 194 | 127 | 106 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 423 | 163 | 120 | 140 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Franic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Franic's side.
First moves as White (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 393 | 92.0% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 5.9% | 72.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Franic usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Franic usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Franic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 72.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Franic usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Franic usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 50.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 38 | 17.2% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 35 | 15.8% | 41.4% |
| b6 | 20 | 9.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 60.6% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 30 | 22.7% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 11.4% | 43.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
Milan Franic's chess games
All 850 games by Milan Franic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 357 wins, 247 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 48 | 27/13/8 | 56.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 40 | 19/16/5 | 47.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 16/8/14 | 42.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 37 | 12/8/17 | 32.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 18/10/3 | 58.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 46 | 20/10/16 | 43.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,595 | Zadar Open | E16 |
| Dec 2011 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,593 | 18th Zadar Open A | B50 |
| Dec 2011 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,592 | 18th Zadar Open A | E41 |
| Dec 2011 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,581 | 18th Zadar Open A | E94 |
| Jan 1997 | Mladen Palac | 2,575 | Zadar Open | E42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2007 | 94 | 44 | 2,399 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,392 |
| CRO-Cup | 1999 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,434 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 27 | 17 | 2,515 |
| ch-CRO | 1996 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,462 |
| Sisak | 2008 | 26 | 17 | 2,437 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,347 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2,462 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Zelcic (10 games) · Mladen Zelic (10 games) · Vjekoslav Biliskov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Franic's chess games?
850 games by Milan Franic, from Apr 2003 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 Milan Franic has played.
What does Milan Franic play on the first move as White?
Across 427 games with White in our database, Milan Franic opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Franic answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Milan Franic play as White?
As White, Milan Franic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 56.3% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Franic play as Black?
As Black, Milan Franic most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 423 games.
What is Milan Franic's FIDE rating?
Milan Franic is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Milan Franic played?
Our database contains 850 games by Milan Franic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 357 wins, 247 draws, 246 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Franic?
850 games by Milan Franic 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.