Prepare against Sinisa Tomerlin
FM · HRV · World #10,190 classical · FIDE ID 14503700
Our database contains 257 games by Sinisa Tomerlin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Tomerlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Tomerlin 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 | 2,167 | 2,342 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,117 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,291 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 95 | 68 | 94 | 37.0% |
| As White | 130 | 53 | 33 | 44 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 42 | 35 | 50 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Tomerlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Tomerlin's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 77 | 59.2% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 50 | 38.5% | 58.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Tomerlin usually continues g3 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tomerlin usually continues g3 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Tomerlin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Tomerlin usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Tomerlin usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tomerlin usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 50.8% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 24.6% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 14.8% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.8% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 61.7% | 36.2% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
Sinisa Tomerlin's chess games
All 257 games by Sinisa Tomerlin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 95 wins, 68 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 40 | 15/7/18 | 37.5% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Hrvoje Stevic | 2,610 | 1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | A11 |
| Jun 2016 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,436 | 1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | A22 |
| Aug 2005 | Vjekoslav Zivkovic | 2,412 | ch-VUK | B90 |
| Mar 2019 | Ilya Duzhakov | 2,405 | 20th EU-ch | B90 |
| Feb 2017 | Jakub Szotkowski | 2,390 | Graz Open A | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 24 | 15 | 2,219 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 17 | 12 | 2,255 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 2,078 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,364 |
| 30th chT1B-CRO | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,092 |
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| 5th Topusko Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Tomerlin's chess games?
257 games by Sinisa Tomerlin, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Tomerlin has played.
What does Sinisa Tomerlin play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Sinisa Tomerlin opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Tomerlin answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Tomerlin play as White?
As White, Sinisa Tomerlin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Tomerlin play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Tomerlin most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Sinisa Tomerlin's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Tomerlin is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Sinisa Tomerlin played?
Our database contains 257 games by Sinisa Tomerlin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 68 draws, 94 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Tomerlin?
257 games by Sinisa Tomerlin 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.