Prepare against Tomislav Gruskovnjak
FM · SVN · World #5,430 classical · FIDE ID 14602326
Our database contains 611 games by Tomislav Gruskovnjak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomislav Gruskovnjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomislav Gruskovnjak 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 | 2,262 | 2,389 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,357 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,357 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 611 | 242 | 221 | 148 | 39.6% |
| As White | 296 | 116 | 116 | 64 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 315 | 126 | 105 | 84 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomislav Gruskovnjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomislav Gruskovnjak's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 47.0% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 88 | 29.7% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 11.5% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 33 | 11.1% | 77.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gruskovnjak usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gruskovnjak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gruskovnjak usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Gruskovnjak usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gruskovnjak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gruskovnjak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 87.6% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 6.2% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 74.3% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 23.0% | 44.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Tomislav Gruskovnjak's chess games
All 611 games by Tomislav Gruskovnjak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 242 wins, 221 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| A12 | English Opening | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 81 | 36/28/17 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Luka Lenic | 2,547 | 19th chT-SLO | D22 |
| Nov 2006 | Gyula Sax | 2,533 | chT-SLO | B46 |
| Dec 2007 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,494 | chT-SLO 17th | B23 |
| Nov 2002 | Aljosa Grosar | 2,474 | 12th chT-SLO | B01 |
| Jan 2000 | Laszlo5 Szabo | 2,460 | chT3-HUN 9900 | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 43 | 22 | 2,330 |
| Portoroz Open | 2005 | 27 | 17 | 2,303 |
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,321 |
| Graz Open | 2007 | 13 | 9 | 2,375 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 1994 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,452 |
| 13th Ljubljana Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomislav Gruskovnjak's chess games?
611 games by Tomislav Gruskovnjak, from Apr 2003 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 Tomislav Gruskovnjak has played.
What does Tomislav Gruskovnjak play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Tomislav Gruskovnjak opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomislav Gruskovnjak answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Tomislav Gruskovnjak play as White?
As White, Tomislav Gruskovnjak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomislav Gruskovnjak play as Black?
As Black, Tomislav Gruskovnjak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (81 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Tomislav Gruskovnjak's FIDE rating?
Tomislav Gruskovnjak is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (May 2012).
How many games has Tomislav Gruskovnjak played?
Our database contains 611 games by Tomislav Gruskovnjak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 221 draws, 148 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomislav Gruskovnjak?
611 games by Tomislav Gruskovnjak 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.