Prepare against Alex Krstulovic
IM · Hungary · World #1,220 classical · FIDE ID 760056
When preparing against Alex Krstulovic, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.0% over 58 games.
Our database contains 1,431 games by Alex Krstulovic, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Krstulovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Krstulovic 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 | 2,431 | 2,453 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,391 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,352 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,431 | 568 | 392 | 471 | 39.7% |
| As White | 711 | 296 | 203 | 212 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 720 | 272 | 189 | 259 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Krstulovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Krstulovic's side.
First moves as White (711 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 568 | 79.9% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 99 | 13.9% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 2.4% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.0% | 64.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Krstulovic usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Krstulovic usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Krstulovic usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Krstulovic usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Krstulovic usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krstulovic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 164 | 43.9% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 108 | 28.9% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 72 | 19.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 23 | 6.1% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 64.2% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 68 | 32.1% | 45.6% |
| Na6 | 6 | 2.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Alex Krstulovic's chess games
All 1,431 games by Alex Krstulovic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 568 wins, 392 draws, 471 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 108 | 47/39/22 | 43.5% |
| D02 | London System | 71 | 31/23/17 | 43.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 50 | 19/25/6 | 38.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 16/13/9 | 42.1% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 18/8/8 | 52.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 17/9/7 | 51.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 58 | 11/22/25 | 19.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 20/8/19 | 42.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 20/8/16 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 13/13/18 | 29.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 10/14/9 | 30.3% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | E95 |
| Nov 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jul 2024 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,667 | ch-HUN Blitz | D02 |
| Jun 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | A47 |
| Feb 2022 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 323 | 157.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 46 | 25.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2021 | 43 | 29 | 2,186 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 39 | 17.5 | 2,409 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2013 | 37 | 26.5 | 1,758 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,636 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2014 | 20 | 12 | 2,102 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2016 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Krstulovic's chess games?
1,431 games by Alex Krstulovic, from May 2010 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 Alex Krstulovic has played.
What does Alex Krstulovic play on the first move as White?
Across 711 games with White in our database, Alex Krstulovic opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Krstulovic answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Na6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alex Krstulovic play as White?
As White, Alex Krstulovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (108 games, 43.5% win rate); London System (71 games, 43.7% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 38.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 711 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Krstulovic play as Black?
As Black, Alex Krstulovic most often plays: Slav Defense (58 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 720 games.
What is Alex Krstulovic's FIDE rating?
Alex Krstulovic is currently rated 2,431 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Alex Krstulovic played?
Our database contains 1,431 games by Alex Krstulovic, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 568 wins, 392 draws, 471 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Krstulovic?
1,431 games by Alex Krstulovic 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.