Prepare against Neven Hercegovac
FM · Italy · World #2,807 classical · FIDE ID 2839135
When preparing against Neven Hercegovac, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 652 games by Neven Hercegovac, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Neven Hercegovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neven Hercegovac 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 | 2,347 | 2,347 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,201 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 652 | 241 | 118 | 293 | 37.0% |
| As White | 329 | 128 | 57 | 144 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 323 | 113 | 61 | 149 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neven Hercegovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neven Hercegovac's side.
First moves as White (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 55.9% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 87 | 26.4% | 45.4% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 15.8% | 36.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.2% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hercegovac usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hercegovac usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hercegovac usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Hercegovac usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hercegovac usually continues Bf4 (18.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Hercegovac usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 45.1% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 37 | 24.2% | 32.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 7.8% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.5% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.2% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 67.0% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 26 | 22.6% | 30.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.1% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Neven Hercegovac's chess games
All 652 games by Neven Hercegovac in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 241 wins, 118 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 12/3/13 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,576 | Titled Tue Late | E94 |
| Jun 2025 | Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko | 2,569 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | C17 |
| Oct 2024 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| May 2024 | Marius Fromm | 2,454 | Sardinia World Open A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 322 | 136 | 2,151 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,324 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,129 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neven Hercegovac's chess games?
652 games by Neven Hercegovac, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Hercegovac has played.
What does Neven Hercegovac play on the first move as White?
Across 329 games with White in our database, Neven Hercegovac opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neven Hercegovac answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Neven Hercegovac play as White?
As White, Neven Hercegovac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 42.3% win rate); London System (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 329 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neven Hercegovac play as Black?
As Black, Neven Hercegovac most often plays: Benoni Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Neven Hercegovac's FIDE rating?
Neven Hercegovac is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Neven Hercegovac played?
Our database contains 652 games by Neven Hercegovac, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 118 draws, 293 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neven Hercegovac?
652 games by Neven Hercegovac 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.