Prepare against Ante Jurkovic
HRV · World #6,020 classical · FIDE ID 14500604
Our database contains 954 games by Ante Jurkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ante Jurkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ante Jurkovic 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 | 2,247 | 2,359 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,329 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,475 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 954 | 417 | 253 | 284 | 43.7% |
| As White | 480 | 238 | 118 | 124 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 474 | 179 | 135 | 160 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ante Jurkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ante Jurkovic's side.
First moves as White (480 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 435 | 90.6% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 6.7% | 51.6% |
| g3 | 10 | 2.1% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Jurkovic usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Jurkovic usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jurkovic usually continues d4 (60.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Jurkovic usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Jurkovic usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Jurkovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 135 | 62.8% | 57.8% |
| d6 | 67 | 31.2% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 67 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 66 | 41.5% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 10.7% | 35.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Ante Jurkovic's chess games
All 954 games by Ante Jurkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 417 wins, 253 draws, 284 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 83 | 48/17/18 | 57.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 24/9/16 | 49.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 20/3/4 | 74.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 1/8/7 | 6.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 12/3/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 22/15/14 | 43.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 42 | 20/8/14 | 47.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 38 | 13/4/21 | 34.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 36 | 13/14/9 | 36.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 16/4/3 | 69.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,599 | 7th Nova Gorica Open | B40 |
| Feb 2002 | Gyula Sax | 2,584 | 09th Bizovac Metalis Open | B42 |
| Jan 2003 | Robert Zelcic | 2,576 | 9th Bosnjaci Open | B07 |
| Jan 2001 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,568 | Oberwart Open | C02 |
| May 2004 | Drazen Sermek | 2,546 | CRO Cup | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 52 | 37 | 2,383 |
| chT-CRO | 1999 | 51 | 21.5 | 2,320 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2012 | 35 | 12.5 | 2,258 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,402 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,303 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,392 |
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 2001 | 24 | 13 | 2,341 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2005 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,349 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nenad Fercec (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ante Jurkovic's chess games?
954 games by Ante Jurkovic, from Apr 2003 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 Ante Jurkovic has played.
What does Ante Jurkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 480 games with White in our database, Ante Jurkovic opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ante Jurkovic answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ante Jurkovic play as White?
As White, Ante Jurkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (83 games, 57.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 49.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 74.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 480 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ante Jurkovic play as Black?
As Black, Ante Jurkovic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Rat Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (38 games, 34.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 474 games.
What is Ante Jurkovic's FIDE rating?
Ante Jurkovic is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ante Jurkovic played?
Our database contains 954 games by Ante Jurkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 417 wins, 253 draws, 284 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ante Jurkovic?
954 games by Ante Jurkovic 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.