Prepare against Neno Simunic
HRV · World #79,305 classical · FIDE ID 14515709
When preparing against Neno Simunic, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 67 games by Neno Simunic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neno Simunic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neno Simunic 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 | 1,792 | 1,857 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,870 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 22.4% |
| As White | 36 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neno Simunic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neno Simunic's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 91.7% | 39.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Simunic usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Simunic usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Simunic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Simunic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Simunic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Neno Simunic's chess games
All 67 games by Neno Simunic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Milutin Matijasevic | 2,245 | Epetium Open | D53 |
| Mar 2012 | Miro Klaric | 1,997 | Split SDZ Open | B03 |
| Aug 2007 | Jose Antonio Fernandez Quintero | 1,919 | Stobrec Epetium Open | E38 |
| Oct 2006 | Andrija Baturina | 1,875 | Omis Open | A28 |
| May 2013 | Slavko Cesaric | 1,848 | chT3-CRO South | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| Omis Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| chT3-CRO South | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
| Epetium Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,843 |
| Stobrec Epetium Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,993 |
| Stobrec Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,713 |
| Split SDZ Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neno Simunic's chess games?
67 games by Neno Simunic, from Oct 2006 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 Neno Simunic has played.
What does Neno Simunic play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Neno Simunic opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neno Simunic answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Neno Simunic play as White?
As White, Neno Simunic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neno Simunic play as Black?
As Black, Neno Simunic most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Neno Simunic's FIDE rating?
Neno Simunic is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Neno Simunic played?
Our database contains 67 games by Neno Simunic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neno Simunic?
67 games by Neno Simunic 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.