Sven Tica vs Jadranko Plenca
IM Sven Tica (2417) · IM Jadranko Plenca (2430)
Sven Tica and Jadranko Plenca have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2010 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Tica leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 26 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tica | Draws | Plenca |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tica with White | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Plenca with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tica | Draws | Plenca |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tica | Draws | Plenca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a |
| Oct 2024 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1-0 | Catalan | 32nd chT-CRO Div 1a |
| Aug 2023 | Jadranko Plenca | Sven Tica | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 12th Split Open |
| Dec 2019 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open 4th |
| Apr 2018 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 26th chT-CRO U20 |
| Sep 2017 | Jadranko Plenca | Sven Tica | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 27th ch-EU U18 |
| Apr 2017 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CRO U20 |
| Oct 2016 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Krk Golden Island Open |
| Jul 2016 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-CRO U17 |
| Mar 2016 | Jadranko Plenca | Sven Tica | 1-0 | Sicilian | 25th chT-CRO U20 |
| Jul 2015 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-CRO U17 |
| Jun 2014 | Jadranko Plenca | Sven Tica | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-CRO U15 |
| Jun 2013 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-CRO U15 |
| Nov 2012 | Jadranko Plenca | Sven Tica | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch U14 |
| Jun 2012 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21th ch-CRO U13 |
| Jul 2011 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Opatija Summer Open |
| Jun 2011 | Sven Tica | Jadranko Plenca | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-CRO U13 |
| Jun 2010 | Jadranko Plenca | Sven Tica | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-CRO U11 19th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sven Tica and Jadranko Plenca?
In 18 recorded games, Sven Tica has 1 wins, Jadranko Plenca has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Sven Tica and Jadranko Plenca played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2010 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Sven Tica and Jadranko Plenca play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.