Prepare against Tonci Matkovic
FM · HRV · World #6,469 classical · FIDE ID 14501864
Our database contains 183 games by Tonci Matkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tonci Matkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tonci Matkovic 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 | 2,236 | 2,318 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,311 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,281 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 39 | 68 | 76 | 21.3% |
| As White | 92 | 16 | 42 | 34 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 23 | 26 | 42 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tonci Matkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tonci Matkovic's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 94.6% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Matkovic usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Tonci Matkovic's chess games
All 183 games by Tonci Matkovic 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: 39 wins, 68 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Csaba Horvath | 2,540 | Makarska | B41 |
| Sep 2012 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,446 | 21st chT1B-CRO | B33 |
| Sep 2013 | Miroslav Rade | 2,440 | chT2-CRO | C99 |
| Oct 2019 | Nenad Fercec | 2,439 | 28th chT-CRO 1B | B90 |
| Oct 2016 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,428 | 25th chT-CRO 1B | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makarska | 1994 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| chT-CRO | 1993 | 12 | 3 | 2,158 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| Solin 2nd | 1994 | 11 | 3 | 2,247 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Mravinci | 1993 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tonci Matkovic's chess games?
183 games by Tonci Matkovic, 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 Tonci Matkovic has played.
What does Tonci Matkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Tonci Matkovic opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tonci Matkovic answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tonci Matkovic play as White?
As White, Tonci Matkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tonci Matkovic play as Black?
As Black, Tonci Matkovic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Tonci Matkovic's FIDE rating?
Tonci Matkovic is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (May 2015).
How many games has Tonci Matkovic played?
Our database contains 183 games by Tonci Matkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 68 draws, 76 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tonci Matkovic?
183 games by Tonci Matkovic 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.