Prepare against Sten Boban
HRV · World #18,784 classical · FIDE ID 14532840
Our database contains 117 games by Sten Boban, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sten Boban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sten Boban 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 | 2,068 | 2,143 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,037 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,060 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 31 | 22 | 64 | 26.5% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 16 | 28 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 6 | 36 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sten Boban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sten Boban's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 78.0% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Boban usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Boban usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Boban usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Boban usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Boban usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Boban usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Sten Boban's chess games
All 117 games by Sten Boban in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,424 | 22nd Bosnjaci Open | C66 |
| May 2017 | Teo Tomulic | 2,319 | CRO Cup | D35 |
| May 2018 | Srdjan Basrak | 2,245 | CRO Cup | C00 |
| Jul 2015 | Mislav Monjac | 2,217 | ch-CRO U19 | A30 |
| May 2017 | Ivo Popovic | 2,172 | CRO Cup | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 23rd chT-CRO U20 | 2014 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| 25th chT-CRO U20 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
| 24th Bosnjaci Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 23rd Bosnjaci Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,146 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sten Boban's chess games?
117 games by Sten Boban, from Jul 2012 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 Sten Boban has played.
What does Sten Boban play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Sten Boban opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sten Boban answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sten Boban play as White?
As White, Sten Boban's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sten Boban play as Black?
As Black, Sten Boban most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Sten Boban's FIDE rating?
Sten Boban is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (May 2019).
How many games has Sten Boban played?
Our database contains 117 games by Sten Boban, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sten Boban?
117 games by Sten Boban 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.