Prepare against Srdjan Marangunic
IM · HRV · World #5,591 classical · FIDE ID 14500159
Our database contains 493 games by Srdjan Marangunic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Srdjan Marangunic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srdjan Marangunic 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 | 2,258 | 2,426 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,346 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 493 | 144 | 265 | 84 | 29.2% |
| As White | 237 | 77 | 133 | 27 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 256 | 67 | 132 | 57 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srdjan Marangunic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srdjan Marangunic's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 130 | 54.9% | 63.1% |
| g3 | 70 | 29.5% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 25 | 10.5% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Marangunic usually continues g3 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Marangunic usually continues g3 (73.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Marangunic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 30% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Marangunic usually continues Bg2 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Marangunic usually continues Bg2 (55.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Marangunic usually continues Bg2 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 61 | 45.5% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 59 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 45.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 18.8% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Srdjan Marangunic's chess games
All 493 games by Srdjan Marangunic 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: 144 wins, 265 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 61 | 21/29/11 | 34.4% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 43 | 17/24/2 | 39.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 19 | 7/11/1 | 36.8% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 6/10/0 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 1/11/2 | 7.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Colle System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 22/29/14 | 33.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 64 | 16/31/17 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/16/6 | 24.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Alexey Vyzmanavin | 2,620 | Bern Open | D11 |
| Feb 1977 | Ljubomir Ljubojevic | 2,615 | 32nd ch-YUG | B09 |
| Jan 1996 | Drazen Sermek | 2,535 | chT2-CRO | B07 |
| Sep 1984 | Stefan Djuric | 2,500 | 36th chT-YUG | A16 |
| Aug 1981 | Vlatko Kovacevic | 2,500 | 33rd chT-YUG | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 41 | 24.5 | 2,335 |
| Zagreb | 1987 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,515 |
| Zagreb Open | 2006 | 23 | 17 | 2,462 |
| ch-CRO | 1995 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,471 |
| 24th ch-YUG | 1969 | 19 | 10 | – |
| Bern Open | 1993 | 19 | 10 | 2,443 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 19 | 13 | 2,488 |
| Vidmar Memorial 05th | 1979 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srdjan Marangunic's chess games?
493 games by Srdjan Marangunic, 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 Srdjan Marangunic has played.
What does Srdjan Marangunic play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Srdjan Marangunic opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.g3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srdjan Marangunic answers 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Srdjan Marangunic play as White?
As White, Srdjan Marangunic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (61 games, 34.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (43 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srdjan Marangunic play as Black?
As Black, Srdjan Marangunic most often plays: Modern Defense (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (64 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Srdjan Marangunic's FIDE rating?
Srdjan Marangunic is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Srdjan Marangunic played?
Our database contains 493 games by Srdjan Marangunic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 265 draws, 84 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srdjan Marangunic?
493 games by Srdjan Marangunic 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.