Prepare against Simun Mrkic
HRV · World #17,853 classical · FIDE ID 14587750
When preparing against Simun Mrkic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 59 games by Simun Mrkic, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simun Mrkic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simun Mrkic 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 | 2,077 | 2,078 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,026 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,117 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 10 | 31 | 30.5% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simun Mrkic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simun Mrkic's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mrkic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mrkic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Mrkic usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 0.0% |
Simun Mrkic's chess games
All 59 games by Simun Mrkic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,340 | 4th Hvar Open | E62 |
| Oct 2023 | Gordan Markotic | 2,238 | Hvar Open | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Filip Biti | 2,022 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | C60 |
| Apr 2023 | Mladen Florjan | 2,002 | Vrsar Open | B80 |
| Oct 2023 | Ivica Kolumbic | 1,995 | 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,972 |
| Vrsar Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,079 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,940 |
| XXXV. Juniorsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026. | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,912 |
| 6th Solta Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,566 |
| 3rd Hvar Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simun Mrkic's chess games?
59 games by Simun Mrkic, from Jan 2020 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 Simun Mrkic has played.
What does Simun Mrkic play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Simun Mrkic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simun Mrkic answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games).
What openings does Simun Mrkic play as White?
As White, Simun Mrkic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simun Mrkic play as Black?
As Black, Simun Mrkic most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Simun Mrkic's FIDE rating?
Simun Mrkic is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Simun Mrkic played?
Our database contains 59 games by Simun Mrkic, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simun Mrkic?
59 games by Simun Mrkic 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.