Prepare against Sinisa Cucancic
HRV · World #12,948 classical · FIDE ID 14503832
Our database contains 248 games by Sinisa Cucancic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Cucancic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Cucancic 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 | 2,129 | 2,298 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,258 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,253 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 113 | 71 | 64 | 45.6% |
| As White | 125 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 123 | 57 | 28 | 38 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Cucancic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Cucancic's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 73.6% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 12.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.6% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cucancic usually continues b3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Cucancic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cucancic usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Cucancic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Cucancic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cucancic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 94.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 85.4% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Sinisa Cucancic's chess games
All 248 games by Sinisa Cucancic 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: 113 wins, 71 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Nenad Sulava | 2,467 | chT-CRO | A38 |
| May 2000 | Srdjan Sale | 2,425 | 14th Pula Open | A05 |
| Mar 2010 | Janez Barle | 2,415 | 11th ch-EU | B23 |
| Jan 1997 | Milan Franic | 2,410 | Kastel Stari Open | B15 |
| Sep 1999 | Zdravko Zelic | 2,392 | chT-CRO | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,286 |
| Rijeka Liburnija Open | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,246 |
| Rijeka Paris Memorial Open | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,149 |
| Kastav Hotel Opatija | 1999 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-CRO | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| Rijeka Paris Memorial 38th | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,253 |
| Rijeka Paris Memorial 40th | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Cucancic's chess games?
248 games by Sinisa Cucancic, 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 Sinisa Cucancic has played.
What does Sinisa Cucancic play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Sinisa Cucancic opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Cucancic answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Cucancic play as White?
As White, Sinisa Cucancic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Cucancic play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Cucancic most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Sinisa Cucancic's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Cucancic is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sinisa Cucancic played?
Our database contains 248 games by Sinisa Cucancic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 71 draws, 64 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Cucancic?
248 games by Sinisa Cucancic 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.