Prepare against Aleksandar Barcal
HRV · World #38,124 classical · FIDE ID 14503883
When preparing against Aleksandar Barcal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Aleksandar Barcal, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Barcal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Barcal 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 | 1,944 | 2,142 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 2,129 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 24 | 37 | 42 | 23.3% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 14 | 19 | 27 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Barcal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Barcal's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Barcal usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Barcal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Barcal usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 47.4% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 39.5% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Aleksandar Barcal's chess games
All 103 games by Aleksandar Barcal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 37 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Sasa T Jovanovic | 2,340 | ch-CRO | C11 |
| Jan 1994 | Boris Sudar | 2,265 | chT-CRO | D07 |
| Mar 2009 | Josip Bulic | 2,220 | Bujstina Open | B03 |
| Mar 2013 | Marijan Podobnik | 2,175 | chT2-CRO West | B09 |
| Oct 2009 | Igor Lulic | 2,056 | chT2a-CRO | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 61 | 24 | 1,966 |
| chT-CRO | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| Bujstina Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 22nd chT-CRO Cup | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2-CRO w | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
| 1st Lucija Domen Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,894 |
| CRO Cup | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,862 |
| Porec Open | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Barcal's chess games?
103 games by Aleksandar Barcal, from Jan 2005 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 Aleksandar Barcal has played.
What does Aleksandar Barcal play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Barcal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Barcal answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Barcal play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Barcal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Barcal play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Barcal most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Aleksandar Barcal's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Barcal is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Aleksandar Barcal played?
Our database contains 103 games by Aleksandar Barcal, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 37 draws, 42 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Barcal?
103 games by Aleksandar Barcal 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.