Prepare against Neven Ferencak
HRV · World #65,196 classical · FIDE ID 14523833
When preparing against Neven Ferencak, expect 1.f4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 50.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 54 games by Neven Ferencak, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neven Ferencak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neven Ferencak 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 | 1,838 | 1,974 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,949 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,880 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 25 | 10 | 19 | 46.3% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neven Ferencak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neven Ferencak's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 22 | 81.5% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 81% of White games, 56.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ferencak usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Ferencak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ferencak usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Ferencak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ferencak usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Neven Ferencak's chess games
All 54 games by Neven Ferencak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Janko Havas | 2,167 | chT4B-CRO Center North | A03 |
| May 2012 | Ivica Hergotic | 2,120 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C30 |
| Apr 2012 | Branko Resman | 2,029 | chT3B-CRO Center North | A03 |
| Apr 2014 | Milan Novak | 2,008 | chT4B-CRO Center North | A03 |
| Mar 2014 | Zdravko Forstnaric | 1,998 | Medimurska CupT | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,104 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,690 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,653 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neven Ferencak's chess games?
54 games by Neven Ferencak, from Sep 2012 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 Neven Ferencak has played.
What does Neven Ferencak play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Neven Ferencak opens with 1.f4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neven Ferencak answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Neven Ferencak play as White?
As White, Neven Ferencak's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neven Ferencak play as Black?
As Black, Neven Ferencak most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Neven Ferencak's FIDE rating?
Neven Ferencak is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Neven Ferencak played?
Our database contains 54 games by Neven Ferencak, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neven Ferencak?
54 games by Neven Ferencak 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.