Prepare against Tomislav Rickovic
HRV · World #86,636 classical · FIDE ID 14542706
When preparing against Tomislav Rickovic, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 35 games by Tomislav Rickovic, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomislav Rickovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomislav Rickovic 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 | 1,769 | 1,860 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,737 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,857 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 14.3% |
| As White | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomislav Rickovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomislav Rickovic's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 22.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Rickovic usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Rickovic usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Rickovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rickovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Rickovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Tomislav Rickovic's chess games
All 35 games by Tomislav Rickovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Ivo Mihevc | 2,053 | 9th Krapina Open | B12 |
| Jan 2019 | Roko Jakovic | 1,681 | 9th Krapina Open | E51 |
| Jan 2017 | Robert Kupek | 1,655 | 7th Krapina Open | D02 |
| Jan 2017 | Tea Kostelac | 1,333 | 7th Krapina Open | B13 |
| Apr 2018 | Eva Fiskus | 1,294 | 26th chT-CRO U20 | D59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,735 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2017 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,636 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 15th Hum na Sutli Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,596 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomislav Rickovic's chess games?
35 games by Tomislav Rickovic, from Jul 2014 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 Tomislav Rickovic has played.
What does Tomislav Rickovic play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Tomislav Rickovic opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomislav Rickovic answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tomislav Rickovic play as White?
As White, Tomislav Rickovic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomislav Rickovic play as Black?
As Black, Tomislav Rickovic most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Tomislav Rickovic's FIDE rating?
Tomislav Rickovic is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Tomislav Rickovic played?
Our database contains 35 games by Tomislav Rickovic, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomislav Rickovic?
35 games by Tomislav Rickovic 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.