Prepare against Bojan Kurajica
GM · HRV · World #2,825 classical · FIDE ID 14400057
When preparing against Bojan Kurajica, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 14.9% over 74 games.
Our database contains 3,634 games by Bojan Kurajica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bojan Kurajica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bojan Kurajica 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 | 2,345 | 2,565 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,550 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,378 | 2,513 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,634 | 1,478 | 1,657 | 499 | 40.7% |
| As White | 1,817 | 843 | 789 | 185 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 1,817 | 635 | 868 | 314 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bojan Kurajica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bojan Kurajica's side.
First moves as White (1,817 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 731 | 40.2% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 522 | 28.7% | 74.1% |
| e4 | 488 | 26.9% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 63 | 3.5% | 73.0% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Kurajica usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kurajica usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kurajica usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 74.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kurajica usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kurajica usually continues d4 (75.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kurajica usually continues c4 (80.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (828 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 635 | 76.7% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 88 | 10.6% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 66 | 8.0% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 21 | 2.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 15 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (625 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 491 | 78.6% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 90 | 14.4% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 23 | 3.7% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 2.1% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Bojan Kurajica's chess games
All 3,634 games by Bojan Kurajica 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: 1,478 wins, 1,657 draws, 499 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 215 | 105/86/24 | 48.8% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 171 | 90/64/17 | 52.6% |
| E60 | English Opening | 133 | 83/34/16 | 62.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 101 | 34/55/12 | 33.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 101 | 49/39/13 | 48.5% |
| E02 | Catalan | 81 | 44/30/7 | 54.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 81 | 50/21/10 | 61.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 74 | 11/60/3 | 14.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 70 | 26/37/7 | 37.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 40/22/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 369 | 167/135/67 | 45.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 114 | 41/61/12 | 36.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 112 | 41/53/18 | 36.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 108 | 20/64/24 | 18.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 87 | 30/29/28 | 34.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 82 | 30/34/18 | 36.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 80 | 28/39/13 | 35.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 72 | 35/26/11 | 48.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 65 | 22/30/13 | 33.8% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 52 | 14/29/9 | 26.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,780 | Tilburg rapid20 | E14 |
| May 2003 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,734 | 33rd Sarajevo Bosnia | D05 |
| Nov 2002 | Judit Polgar | 2,685 | Benidorm Bali | B01 |
| Dec 1999 | Ilia Smirin | 2,671 | 7th Solin | B01 |
| May 2002 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,654 | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 119 | 81 | 2,578 |
| Sarajevo | 1987 | 99 | 57.5 | 2,545 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 69 | 48 | 2,398 |
| Banja Luka | 1985 | 56 | 27 | 2,471 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2010 | 44 | 33.5 | 2,554 |
| Hoogovens-B | 1974 | 44 | 30 | – |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 42 | 31 | 2,515 |
| Novi Sad | 1984 | 37 | 17 | 2,479 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emir Dizdarevic (39 games) · Zdenko Kozul (29 games) · Ante Brkic (19 games) · Predrag Nikolic (18 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (18 games) · Robert Zelcic (18 games) · Dragan Barlov (16 games) · Milan Vukic (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bojan Kurajica's chess games?
3,634 games by Bojan Kurajica, 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 Bojan Kurajica has played.
What does Bojan Kurajica play on the first move as White?
Across 1,817 games with White in our database, Bojan Kurajica opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bojan Kurajica answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bojan Kurajica play as White?
As White, Bojan Kurajica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (215 games, 48.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (171 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (133 games, 62.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,817 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bojan Kurajica play as Black?
As Black, Bojan Kurajica most often plays: Sicilian (369 games, 45.3% win rate); Indian Defense (114 games, 36.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (112 games, 36.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,817 games.
What is Bojan Kurajica's FIDE rating?
Bojan Kurajica is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,378 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,565 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Bojan Kurajica played?
Our database contains 3,634 games by Bojan Kurajica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,478 wins, 1,657 draws, 499 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bojan Kurajica?
3,634 games by Bojan Kurajica 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.