Prepare against Nenad Fercec
GM · HRV · World #2,666 classical · FIDE ID 14500299
Our database contains 2,132 games by Nenad Fercec, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nenad Fercec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nenad Fercec 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 | 2,352 | 2,512 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,496 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,415 | 2,598 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,132 | 940 | 802 | 389 | 44.1% |
| As White | 1,087 | 532 | 395 | 159 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 1,045 | 408 | 407 | 230 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nenad Fercec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nenad Fercec's side.
First moves as White (1,087 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,050 | 96.6% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 1.5% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fercec usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Fercec usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fercec usually continues d4 (72.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Fercec usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fercec usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Fercec usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (475 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 404 | 85.1% | 62.3% |
| e5 | 44 | 9.3% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.5% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 239 | 69.7% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 84 | 24.5% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 3.8% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Nenad Fercec's chess games
All 2,132 games by Nenad Fercec 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: 940 wins, 802 draws, 389 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 174 | 84/57/32 | 48.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 70 | 35/27/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 70 | 41/11/18 | 58.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 31/24/4 | 52.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 48 | 32/8/8 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 46 | 18/20/8 | 39.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 11/23/1 | 31.4% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 18/10/6 | 52.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 34 | 16/15/3 | 47.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 34 | 25/7/2 | 73.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 136 | 69/41/26 | 50.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 94 | 40/38/16 | 42.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 64 | 25/26/13 | 39.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 55 | 25/21/9 | 45.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 52 | 16/23/13 | 30.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 20/15/11 | 43.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 45 | 11/21/13 | 24.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 43 | 16/18/9 | 37.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 39 | 15/16/8 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 18/15/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,640 | ch-CRO | B67 |
| Jan 1998 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,595 | 3rd Nova Gorica Open | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Anthony Miles | 2,590 | Pula PCA Open | B00 |
| Dec 1999 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,588 | Zadar Open | E16 |
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,585 | Portoroz Open | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 109 | 48.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 80 | 41 | 2,479 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 80 | 51.5 | 2,466 |
| Porec Open | 2013 | 65 | 50.5 | 2,462 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 55 | 32 | 2,459 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 29 | 20 | 2,553 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2012 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,431 |
| Portoroz Open | 2005 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Zelcic (24 games) · Miroslav Zufic (23 games) · Mladen Palac (20 games) · Zdenko Kozul (20 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (18 games) · Robert Loncar (17 games) · Ante Saric (17 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nenad Fercec's chess games?
2,132 games by Nenad Fercec, 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 Nenad Fercec has played.
What does Nenad Fercec play on the first move as White?
Across 1,087 games with White in our database, Nenad Fercec opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nenad Fercec answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nenad Fercec play as White?
As White, Nenad Fercec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (174 games, 48.3% win rate); Scotch Game (70 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (70 games, 58.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,087 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nenad Fercec play as Black?
As Black, Nenad Fercec most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (136 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian (94 games, 42.6% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,045 games.
What is Nenad Fercec's FIDE rating?
Nenad Fercec is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,415 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Nenad Fercec played?
Our database contains 2,132 games by Nenad Fercec, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 940 wins, 802 draws, 389 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nenad Fercec?
2,132 games by Nenad Fercec 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.