Prepare against Ales Krajina
Czechia · World #12,699 classical · FIDE ID 302112
When preparing against Ales Krajina, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 311 games by Ales Krajina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ales Krajina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ales Krajina 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 | 2,133 | 2,239 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,242 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,124 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 83 | 134 | 94 | 26.7% |
| As White | 153 | 41 | 70 | 42 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 158 | 42 | 64 | 52 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ales Krajina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ales Krajina's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 41.8% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 63 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 18 | 11.8% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Krajina usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Krajina usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Krajina usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Krajina usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Krajina usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Krajina usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 51.9% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 17 | 21.0% | 64.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.9% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Ales Krajina's chess games
All 311 games by Ales Krajina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 83 wins, 134 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/11/9 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 41 | 10/18/13 | 24.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,485 | Ostrava Konik Open A | D07 |
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,435 | chT-CZE 9697 | B05 |
| Feb 1999 | Pavel Cech | 2,390 | chT-CZE 9899 | C15 |
| Feb 2022 | Pavel Novak | 2,378 | chT-CZE 2122 | B12 |
| Apr 2021 | Tomas Studnicka | 2,351 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2019 | 19 | 12 | 2,279 |
| ch-CZE | 2014 | 18 | 6 | 2,089 |
| 19th ch-CZE | 1988 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,291 |
| Karvina Open | 1989 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-08 | 1985 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| 17th ch-CZE | 1986 | 13 | 6 | 2,354 |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 12 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ales Krajina's chess games?
311 games by Ales Krajina, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ales Krajina has played.
What does Ales Krajina play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Ales Krajina opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.h4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ales Krajina answers 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ales Krajina play as White?
As White, Ales Krajina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Kadas Opening (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ales Krajina play as Black?
As Black, Ales Krajina most often plays: Alekhine Defense (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Ales Krajina's FIDE rating?
Ales Krajina is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ales Krajina played?
Our database contains 311 games by Ales Krajina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 134 draws, 94 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ales Krajina?
311 games by Ales Krajina 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.