Prepare against Pero Ascic
FM · HRV · World #8,695 classical · FIDE ID 14502550
Our database contains 557 games by Pero Ascic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pero Ascic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pero Ascic 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 | 2,192 | 2,396 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,365 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,357 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 175 | 233 | 149 | 31.4% |
| As White | 285 | 102 | 117 | 66 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 272 | 73 | 116 | 83 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pero Ascic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pero Ascic's side.
First moves as White (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 76.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 47 | 16.5% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 4.6% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.5% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ascic usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ascic usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ascic usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ascic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ascic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ascic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 107 | 84.3% | 49.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 11.0% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 78.8% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Pero Ascic's chess games
All 557 games by Pero Ascic 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: 175 wins, 233 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 54 | 19/23/12 | 35.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 10/16/10 | 27.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 5/13/10 | 17.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Robert Ruck | 2,550 | chT2-BIH | B92 |
| Feb 2005 | Hrvoje Stevic | 2,502 | 12th Bizovac Metalis Open | C91 |
| Jun 2004 | Faruk Bistric | 2,488 | 18th Pula Open | A28 |
| Sep 1999 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,475 | chT-CRO | D40 |
| Jan 2007 | Ivan Zaja | 2,458 | Zupanja Open A 13th | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2007 | 51 | 23 | 2,331 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 21 | 11 | 2,289 |
| Djakovo Open A | 2006 | 16 | 7 | 2,344 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 15 | 6 | 2,242 |
| ch-CRO | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,369 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 14th Zadar Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
| 25th chT-CRO 1B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pero Ascic's chess games?
557 games by Pero Ascic, 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 Pero Ascic has played.
What does Pero Ascic play on the first move as White?
Across 285 games with White in our database, Pero Ascic opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pero Ascic answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Pero Ascic play as White?
As White, Pero Ascic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 35.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pero Ascic play as Black?
As Black, Pero Ascic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Pero Ascic's FIDE rating?
Pero Ascic is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Pero Ascic played?
Our database contains 557 games by Pero Ascic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 233 draws, 149 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pero Ascic?
557 games by Pero Ascic 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.