Prepare against Antonio Krstev
New Zealand · World #70,811 classical · FIDE ID 4300602
When preparing against Antonio Krstev, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Antonio Krstev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Krstev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Krstev 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 | 1,818 | 2,150 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 2,084 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 2,046 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 76 | 35 | 83 | 39.2% |
| As White | 97 | 45 | 21 | 31 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 14 | 52 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Krstev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Krstev's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 100.0% | 57.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Krstev usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Krstev usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Krstev usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 77.8% | 36.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 16.7% | 11.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
Antonio Krstev's chess games
All 194 games by Antonio Krstev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 35 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Russell John Dive | 2,375 | ch-NZL 118th | E24 |
| Jan 2010 | Paul Anthony Garbett | 2,302 | 117th ch-NZL | D05 |
| Jan 2010 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,263 | 117th ch-NZL | E20 |
| Jan 2011 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,207 | ch-NZL 118th | C11 |
| Jan 2010 | Brian Nijman | 2,165 | 117th ch-NZL | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,043 |
| 117th ch-NZL | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-NZL 118th | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,293 |
| George Trundle IM | 2011 | 9 | 1 | 1,995 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,915 |
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-North Island | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Krstev's chess games?
194 games by Antonio Krstev, from Apr 2003 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 Antonio Krstev has played.
What does Antonio Krstev play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Antonio Krstev opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Krstev answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Antonio Krstev play as White?
As White, Antonio Krstev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Krstev play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Krstev most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Antonio Krstev's FIDE rating?
Antonio Krstev is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Antonio Krstev played?
Our database contains 194 games by Antonio Krstev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 35 draws, 83 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Krstev?
194 games by Antonio Krstev 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.