Prepare against Ognjen Matko
FM · HRV · World #8,006 classical · FIDE ID 14509717
Our database contains 464 games by Ognjen Matko, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ognjen Matko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ognjen Matko 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 | 2,205 | 2,330 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,305 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,371 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 166 | 115 | 183 | 35.8% |
| As White | 235 | 92 | 61 | 82 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 229 | 74 | 54 | 101 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ognjen Matko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ognjen Matko's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 51.5% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 78 | 33.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 7.7% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.8% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Matko usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Matko usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Matko usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Matko usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Matko usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Matko usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 45.5% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 25 | 24.8% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 13.9% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 13.9% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 75.0% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 20 | 23.8% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Ognjen Matko's chess games
All 464 games by Ognjen Matko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 166 wins, 115 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E08 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Nikolay Chadaev | 2,591 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| May 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,545 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2017 | Vishnu Prasanna. V | 2,532 | Titled Tue | E15 |
| May 2016 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,507 | Titled Tue | B33 |
| Nov 2015 | Marius Manolache | 2,496 | Titled Tue | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 187 | 77 | 2,237 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,216 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2003 | 17 | 9 | 2,201 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,326 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ognjen Matko's chess games?
464 games by Ognjen Matko, from Jul 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 Matko has played.
What does Ognjen Matko play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Ognjen Matko opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ognjen Matko answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ognjen Matko play as White?
As White, Ognjen Matko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); London System (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ognjen Matko play as Black?
As Black, Ognjen Matko most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 72.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Ognjen Matko's FIDE rating?
Ognjen Matko is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Ognjen Matko played?
Our database contains 464 games by Ognjen Matko, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 115 draws, 183 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ognjen Matko?
464 games by Ognjen Matko 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.