Prepare against Stjepan Dabic
HRV · World #11,477 classical · FIDE ID 14542137
Our database contains 222 games by Stjepan Dabic, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stjepan Dabic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stjepan Dabic 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 | 2,148 | 2,182 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,138 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 106 | 64 | 52 | 47.7% |
| As White | 107 | 59 | 32 | 16 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 115 | 47 | 32 | 36 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stjepan Dabic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stjepan Dabic's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 93.5% | 71.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 71.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Dabic usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Dabic usually continues c4 (84.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Dabic usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dabic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dabic usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Dabic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 61.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Stjepan Dabic's chess games
All 222 games by Stjepan Dabic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 106 wins, 64 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Drasko Begus | 2,340 | 4th Solta Open | E71 |
| Aug 2021 | Zlatko Martic | 2,299 | 4th Solta Open | E52 |
| Jul 2020 | Marko Markovic | 2,232 | ch-CRO U17 | D35 |
| Apr 2018 | Sandro Safar | 2,224 | 26th chT-CRO U20 | D35 |
| Feb 2019 | David Horvat | 2,183 | 12th Osijek Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2021 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2019 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2017 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,808 |
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,122 |
| 30th chT1B-CRO | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,074 |
| 26th Bosnjaci Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,196 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-EU Union U14 14th | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stjepan Dabic's chess games?
222 games by Stjepan Dabic, from Jul 2013 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 Stjepan Dabic has played.
What does Stjepan Dabic play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Stjepan Dabic opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stjepan Dabic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Stjepan Dabic play as White?
As White, Stjepan Dabic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stjepan Dabic play as Black?
As Black, Stjepan Dabic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Stjepan Dabic's FIDE rating?
Stjepan Dabic is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Stjepan Dabic played?
Our database contains 222 games by Stjepan Dabic, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 64 draws, 52 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stjepan Dabic?
222 games by Stjepan Dabic 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.