Prepare against Sven Tica
IM · HRV · World #1,398 classical · FIDE ID 14526948
Our database contains 1,584 games by Sven Tica, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven Tica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Tica 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 | 2,417 | 2,461 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,348 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,430 | 2,432 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,584 | 725 | 365 | 494 | 45.8% |
| As White | 794 | 371 | 195 | 228 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 790 | 354 | 170 | 266 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Tica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Tica's side.
First moves as White (794 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 450 | 56.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 200 | 25.2% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 87 | 11.0% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 57 | 7.2% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tica usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Tica usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tica usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Tica usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Tica usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Tica usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 35.0% | 59.8% |
| c6 | 112 | 30.9% | 49.1% |
| g6 | 90 | 24.8% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.9% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 141 | 51.8% | 56.4% |
| Nf6 | 69 | 25.4% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 56 | 20.6% | 61.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Sven Tica's chess games
All 1,584 games by Sven Tica in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 725 wins, 365 draws, 494 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 163 | 72/48/43 | 44.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 20/10/19 | 40.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 48 | 22/18/8 | 45.8% |
| E61 | English Opening | 46 | 26/10/10 | 56.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 43 | 17/12/14 | 39.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 43 | 18/11/14 | 41.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 24/2/10 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 15/6/4 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 172 | 100/8/64 | 58.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 88 | 38/19/31 | 43.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 59 | 26/13/20 | 44.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 40 | 16/10/14 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 37 | 18/7/12 | 48.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 19 | 1/7/11 | 5.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Nov 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,681 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| May 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jul 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | Titled Tue | A62 |
| Jul 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 552 | 306.5 | 2,396 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,393 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2014 | 26 | 18 | 2,242 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2014 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2016 | 18 | 15 | 2,320 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 16 | 3 | 2,375 |
| Rijeka Liburnija Open | 2014 | 16 | 9 | 2,112 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,577 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jadranko Plenca (18 games) · Teo Tomulic (11 games) · Leon Livaic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Tica's chess games?
1,584 games by Sven Tica, from Nov 2009 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 Sven Tica has played.
What does Sven Tica play on the first move as White?
Across 794 games with White in our database, Sven Tica opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Tica answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Sven Tica play as White?
As White, Sven Tica's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (163 games, 44.2% win rate); Réti Opening (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 794 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Tica play as Black?
As Black, Sven Tica most often plays: Modern Defense (172 games, 58.1% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (59 games, 44.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 790 games.
What is Sven Tica's FIDE rating?
Sven Tica is currently rated 2,417 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,430 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Sven Tica played?
Our database contains 1,584 games by Sven Tica, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 725 wins, 365 draws, 494 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Tica?
1,584 games by Sven Tica 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.