Prepare against Viseslav Botica
HRV · World #17,636 classical · FIDE ID 14574799
Our database contains 42 games by Viseslav Botica, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viseslav Botica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viseslav Botica 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 | 2,079 | 2,081 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,049 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,191 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viseslav Botica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viseslav Botica's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Botica usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Botica usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Botica usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Botica usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Botica usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Viseslav Botica's chess games
All 42 games by Viseslav Botica in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Bongcloud Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Kristijan Bajlo | 2,117 | 6th Split Rapid Open | E84 |
| Mar 2026 | Marko Malaric | 2,029 | Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | D38 |
| Aug 2024 | Miha Prevolsek | 2,027 | 6th Split Rapid Open | B01 |
| Mar 2026 | Vito Nimac-Kalcina | 1,964 | Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | D31 |
| Jun 2023 | Samuel Zobundzija | 1,778 | ch-CRO U11 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,791 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,306 |
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,092 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,471 |
| 6th Split Rapid Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,017 |
| Split Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,121 |
| New Zagreb Classic | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
| 8º Torneo Internazionale di Trieste Hotel Savoia | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viseslav Botica's chess games?
42 games by Viseslav Botica, from Jan 2022 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 Viseslav Botica has played.
What does Viseslav Botica play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Viseslav Botica opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viseslav Botica answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games).
What openings does Viseslav Botica play as White?
As White, Viseslav Botica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viseslav Botica play as Black?
As Black, Viseslav Botica most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Viseslav Botica's FIDE rating?
Viseslav Botica is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (May 2026).
How many games has Viseslav Botica played?
Our database contains 42 games by Viseslav Botica, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viseslav Botica?
42 games by Viseslav Botica 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.