Prepare against Ognjen Ilic
HRV · World #29,303 classical · FIDE ID 14503301
When preparing against Ognjen Ilic, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Ognjen Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ognjen Ilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ognjen Ilic 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 | 1,990 | 2,245 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 19 | 39 | 34 | 20.7% |
| As White | 52 | 10 | 26 | 16 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ognjen Ilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ognjen Ilic's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Ognjen Ilic's chess games
All 92 games by Ognjen Ilic 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: 19 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Milan Franic | 2,410 | Zagreb Open | A49 |
| Apr 2013 | Marko Makaj | 2,365 | 22nd chT2-CRO Center | D28 |
| Jan 1998 | Zvonimir Balenovic | 2,295 | Zagreb Open | D76 |
| Jan 1993 | Zeljko Ivanovic | 2,290 | ch-CRO | C42 |
| Jan 1997 | Ivan Devcic | 2,220 | Zagreb Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,087 |
| Zagreb Open | 1999 | 17 | 10 | 2,380 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 41st chT-YUG | 1989 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 2,050 |
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
| chT-CRO2 Center 26th | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ognjen Ilic's chess games?
92 games by Ognjen Ilic, 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 Ognjen Ilic has played.
What does Ognjen Ilic play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Ognjen Ilic opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ognjen Ilic answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Ognjen Ilic play as White?
As White, Ognjen Ilic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Torre Attack (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ognjen Ilic play as Black?
As Black, Ognjen Ilic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ognjen Ilic's FIDE rating?
Ognjen Ilic is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ognjen Ilic played?
Our database contains 92 games by Ognjen Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 39 draws, 34 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ognjen Ilic?
92 games by Ognjen Ilic 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.