Prepare against Mirsad Cardaklija
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #36,039 classical · FIDE ID 14403935
When preparing against Mirsad Cardaklija, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Mirsad Cardaklija, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mirsad Cardaklija's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirsad Cardaklija 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 | 1,954 | 2,090 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,999 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,067 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 47.1% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirsad Cardaklija's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirsad Cardaklija's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cardaklija usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Cardaklija usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cardaklija usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Mirsad Cardaklija's chess games
All 34 games by Mirsad Cardaklija in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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, 7 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Johannes Niemers | 2,003 | Schwarzach Open B | B24 |
| Jul 2016 | Filippo Camana | 1,884 | 10th Portoroz Open | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Maja Vucko | 1,871 | 10th Portoroz Open | B80 |
| Jul 2016 | Gregor Cizman | 1,612 | 10th Portoroz Open | B13 |
| Jul 2016 | Katarina Debevec | 1,383 | 10th Portoroz Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werfen Open B | 1993 | 12 | 8 | – |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| Schwarzach Open B | 2001 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,048 |
| chT-AUT2W 2425 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,860 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,699 |
| chT-AUT 2021 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirsad Cardaklija's chess games?
34 games by Mirsad Cardaklija, from Jul 2008 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 Mirsad Cardaklija has played.
What does Mirsad Cardaklija play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mirsad Cardaklija opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirsad Cardaklija answers 1...c5 (90% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Mirsad Cardaklija play as White?
As White, Mirsad Cardaklija's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirsad Cardaklija play as Black?
As Black, Mirsad Cardaklija most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mirsad Cardaklija's FIDE rating?
Mirsad Cardaklija is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Mirsad Cardaklija played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mirsad Cardaklija, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirsad Cardaklija?
34 games by Mirsad Cardaklija 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.