Prepare against Rifat Trpeza
HRV · World #120,204 classical · FIDE ID 14524635
When preparing against Rifat Trpeza, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Rifat Trpeza, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rifat Trpeza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rifat Trpeza 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 | 1,673 | 1,732 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,683 | 1,720 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 25.0% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rifat Trpeza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rifat Trpeza's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Trpeza usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Trpeza usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Trpeza usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Rifat Trpeza's chess games
All 52 games by Rifat Trpeza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Nikola Husajina | 1,752 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B90 |
| Mar 2018 | Ranko Legin | 1,600 | Medjimurske Team Cup | D30 |
| Mar 2020 | Jakov Stampar | 1,421 | Medjimurje Cup | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 23 | 11 | 1,804 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 13 | 5 | 1,680 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,481 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,620 |
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rifat Trpeza's chess games?
52 games by Rifat Trpeza, from Apr 2015 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 Rifat Trpeza has played.
What does Rifat Trpeza play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Rifat Trpeza opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rifat Trpeza answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rifat Trpeza play as White?
As White, Rifat Trpeza's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rifat Trpeza play as Black?
As Black, Rifat Trpeza most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Rifat Trpeza's FIDE rating?
Rifat Trpeza is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,683 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Rifat Trpeza played?
Our database contains 52 games by Rifat Trpeza, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rifat Trpeza?
52 games by Rifat Trpeza 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.