Prepare against Stjepko Marinkovic
HRV · World #10,115 classical · FIDE ID 14502305
Our database contains 77 games by Stjepko Marinkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stjepko Marinkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stjepko Marinkovic 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 | 2,168 | 2,247 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,229 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 28.6% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stjepko Marinkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stjepko Marinkovic's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 92.7% | 46.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 69.2% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Stjepko Marinkovic's chess games
All 77 games by Stjepko Marinkovic 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Branimir Jukic | 2,400 | chT-CRO | C93 |
| Jan 1995 | Ervin Sindik | 2,340 | chT-CRO | B52 |
| Jan 1992 | Denis Radocaj | 2,330 | chT2-CRO | B70 |
| Jan 1993 | Zdenko Jusic | 2,325 | chT-CRO | C06 |
| Jan 1993 | Gordan Lazovic | 2,315 | ch-CRO | E96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 1995 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,272 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 15 | 9 | 2,189 |
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 14 | 5 | 2,173 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 8 | 1 | 2,004 |
| chT2S-CRO | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,181 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,242 |
| ch-CRO | 1994 | 5 | 1 | 2,113 |
| CRO-Cup | 1995 | 2 | 1 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stjepko Marinkovic's chess games?
77 games by Stjepko Marinkovic, 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 Stjepko Marinkovic has played.
What does Stjepko Marinkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Stjepko Marinkovic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stjepko Marinkovic answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Stjepko Marinkovic play as White?
As White, Stjepko Marinkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stjepko Marinkovic play as Black?
As Black, Stjepko Marinkovic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Stjepko Marinkovic's FIDE rating?
Stjepko Marinkovic is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Stjepko Marinkovic played?
Our database contains 77 games by Stjepko Marinkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stjepko Marinkovic?
77 games by Stjepko Marinkovic 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.