Prepare against Stipe Poljak
HRV · World #10,911 classical · FIDE ID 14573210
Our database contains 107 games by Stipe Poljak, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stipe Poljak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stipe Poljak 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 | 2,156 | 2,162 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,143 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,066 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 34 | 32 | 41 | 31.8% |
| As White | 53 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stipe Poljak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stipe Poljak's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 77.4% | 41.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 20.8% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Poljak usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Poljak usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Poljak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Poljak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Poljak usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Poljak usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Stipe Poljak's chess games
All 107 games by Stipe Poljak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 34 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,374 | 3rd Hvar Open | A21 |
| Aug 2023 | Mike Ivanov | 2,349 | 12th Split Open | A43 |
| Aug 2025 | Serafym Oliinyk | 2,247 | 14th Split Open | E06 |
| Jul 2025 | Mirko Sajin | 2,212 | 8th Solta Open | A04 |
| Oct 2024 | Ivano Sundac | 2,193 | 3rd Hvar Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2021 | 12 | 5 | 1,582 |
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,877 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,920 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| Dubrovnik Advent 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-CRO U16 | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,441 |
| 3rd Hvar Open U16 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stipe Poljak's chess games?
107 games by Stipe Poljak, from Jul 2018 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 Stipe Poljak has played.
What does Stipe Poljak play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Stipe Poljak opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stipe Poljak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Stipe Poljak play as White?
As White, Stipe Poljak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stipe Poljak play as Black?
As Black, Stipe Poljak most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Stipe Poljak's FIDE rating?
Stipe Poljak is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Stipe Poljak played?
Our database contains 107 games by Stipe Poljak, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stipe Poljak?
107 games by Stipe Poljak 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.