Prepare against Mladen Strbac
FM · Serbia · World #5,194 classical · FIDE ID 934020
Our database contains 237 games by Mladen Strbac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mladen Strbac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mladen Strbac 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 | 2,268 | 2,332 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,320 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,318 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 79 | 104 | 54 | 33.3% |
| As White | 119 | 45 | 54 | 20 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 118 | 34 | 50 | 34 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mladen Strbac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mladen Strbac's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 97.5% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Strbac usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Strbac usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Strbac usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Strbac usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 86.0% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.3% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 30.8% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Mladen Strbac's chess games
All 237 games by Mladen Strbac 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: 79 wins, 104 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Vasil Spasov | 2,544 | chT-SRB | C06 |
| Oct 2006 | Vladimir Raicevic | 2,446 | 7th Boskovic Memorial Open | C02 |
| Aug 2005 | Srdjan Cvetkovic | 2,423 | Belgrade Ada Open | A87 |
| Jul 2009 | Janos Konnyu | 2,401 | 13th Senta Open A | B33 |
| Apr 2007 | Nebojsa Somborski | 2,352 | Vojvodina Cup | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 61 | 39.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 22 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,169 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2,192 |
| Zrenjanin | 2012 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,351 |
| 21st chT-Vojvodina | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,345 |
| Belgrade Masinac | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
| chT-SCG Vojvodina | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mladen Strbac's chess games?
237 games by Mladen Strbac, 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 Mladen Strbac has played.
What does Mladen Strbac play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Mladen Strbac opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mladen Strbac answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mladen Strbac play as White?
As White, Mladen Strbac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mladen Strbac play as Black?
As Black, Mladen Strbac most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Mladen Strbac's FIDE rating?
Mladen Strbac is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Mladen Strbac played?
Our database contains 237 games by Mladen Strbac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 104 draws, 54 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mladen Strbac?
237 games by Mladen Strbac 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.