Prepare against Miroslav Marinic-Kragic
HRV · World #37,688 classical · FIDE ID 14504561
When preparing against Miroslav Marinic-Kragic, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Miroslav Marinic-Kragic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Marinic-Kragic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Marinic-Kragic 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 | 1,946 | 2,136 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 70 | 31 | 100 | 34.8% |
| As White | 93 | 37 | 13 | 43 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 33 | 18 | 57 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Marinic-Kragic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Marinic-Kragic's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 98.9% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Marinic-Kragic usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Marinic-Kragic usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Marinic-Kragic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Marinic-Kragic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 47 | 87.0% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 22 | 53.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 36.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
Miroslav Marinic-Kragic's chess games
All 201 games by Miroslav Marinic-Kragic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 31 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/3/15 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 31 | 13/4/14 | 41.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Nenad Sulava | 2,380 | Kastel Stari Open | C02 |
| Jan 1992 | Drazen Cvorovic | 2,360 | chT2-CRO | B15 |
| Oct 2005 | Uros Krstic | 2,350 | Omis Open | B01 |
| Jul 2005 | Vjekoslav Biliskov | 2,345 | Kastela Open | B50 |
| Jan 2000 | Pavle Hrvacic | 2,297 | ch-CRO U18 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split Open | 2008 | 22 | 10 | 2,016 |
| Omis Open | 2005 | 15 | 7 | 2,182 |
| Split MIC Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| Kastel Stari Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
| Kastela Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-CRO U18 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Marinic-Kragic's chess games?
201 games by Miroslav Marinic-Kragic, from Apr 2003 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 Miroslav Marinic-Kragic has played.
What does Miroslav Marinic-Kragic play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Miroslav Marinic-Kragic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Marinic-Kragic answers 1...Nc6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Marinic-Kragic play as White?
As White, Miroslav Marinic-Kragic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Marinic-Kragic play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Marinic-Kragic most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Miroslav Marinic-Kragic's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Marinic-Kragic is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Miroslav Marinic-Kragic played?
Our database contains 201 games by Miroslav Marinic-Kragic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 31 draws, 100 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Marinic-Kragic?
201 games by Miroslav Marinic-Kragic 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.