Prepare against Tarik Ekmescic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #28,490 classical · FIDE ID 14408546
Our database contains 31 games by Tarik Ekmescic, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tarik Ekmescic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarik Ekmescic 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 | 1,995 | 2,020 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,987 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 25.8% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarik Ekmescic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarik Ekmescic's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Ekmescic usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ekmescic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ekmescic usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ekmescic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ekmescic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tarik Ekmescic's chess games
All 31 games by Tarik Ekmescic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | M Jusup | 2,238 | 29th Bosnjaci Open | B23 |
| Mar 2023 | Muamer Mrndjic | 2,226 | 12th Konjic Open | E18 |
| Jun 2013 | Nadir Smailkadic | 2,143 | Travnik Baltic Memorial | B40 |
| Jun 2013 | Predrag Barisic | 2,031 | Travnik Baltic Memorial | B83 |
| Mar 2023 | Danijel Gundic | 1,776 | 12th Konjic Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Busovaca Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,788 |
| 12th Konjic Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| Travnik Baltic Memorial | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,864 |
| 29th Bosnjaci Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
| 51st Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,070 |
| Zenica Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarik Ekmescic's chess games?
31 games by Tarik Ekmescic, from Aug 2013 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 Tarik Ekmescic has played.
What does Tarik Ekmescic play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Tarik Ekmescic opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarik Ekmescic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tarik Ekmescic play as White?
As White, Tarik Ekmescic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarik Ekmescic play as Black?
As Black, Tarik Ekmescic most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Tarik Ekmescic's FIDE rating?
Tarik Ekmescic is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tarik Ekmescic played?
Our database contains 31 games by Tarik Ekmescic, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarik Ekmescic?
31 games by Tarik Ekmescic 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.