Prepare against Armin Kekic
CM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #10,120 classical · FIDE ID 14401274
When preparing against Armin Kekic, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 690 games by Armin Kekic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armin Kekic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Kekic 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 | 2,168 | 2,238 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,276 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,212 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 690 | 213 | 154 | 323 | 30.9% |
| As White | 347 | 117 | 88 | 142 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 343 | 96 | 66 | 181 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Kekic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Kekic's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 304 | 87.6% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 38 | 11.0% | 30.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kekic usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kekic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kekic usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 30.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kekic usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kekic usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kekic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 49.4% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 27 | 16.5% | 20.4% |
| e6 | 27 | 16.5% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 27 | 16.5% | 31.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 62 | 58.5% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 39 | 36.8% | 29.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Armin Kekic's chess games
All 690 games by Armin Kekic 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: 213 wins, 154 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 58 | 19/16/23 | 32.8% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 9/6/15 | 30.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 2/1/12 | 13.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 19/3/19 | 46.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 29 | 11/1/17 | 37.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 15 | 0/6/9 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Mikhail Kazakov | 2,516 | Titled Tue | B43 |
| Mar 2021 | Gabor Nagy | 2,509 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A06 |
| Feb 2024 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,499 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Feb 2021 | Francesco Sonis | 2,483 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,455 | Titled Tue | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 461 | 181.5 | 2,150 |
| chT2-BIH | 2017 | 32 | 20 | 2,319 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-BIH | 2001 | 14 | 5 | 2,165 |
| chT1-BIH CFFBH | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 2,268 |
| chT1A-BIH CFFBH | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| 11th chT-BIH | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Kekic's chess games?
690 games by Armin Kekic, 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 Armin Kekic has played.
What does Armin Kekic play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Armin Kekic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Kekic answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Armin Kekic play as White?
As White, Armin Kekic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (58 games, 32.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Kekic play as Black?
As Black, Armin Kekic most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Rat Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Armin Kekic's FIDE rating?
Armin Kekic is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Armin Kekic played?
Our database contains 690 games by Armin Kekic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 213 wins, 154 draws, 323 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Kekic?
690 games by Armin Kekic 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.