Prepare against Branko Kolar
SVN · World #56,927 classical · FIDE ID 14610515
Our database contains 95 games by Branko Kolar, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Kolar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Kolar 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 | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 2,014 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,995 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 35 | 34 | 26 | 36.8% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 21 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Kolar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Kolar's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 86.3% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kolar usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kolar usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kolar usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Kolar usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kolar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
Branko Kolar's chess games
All 95 games by Branko Kolar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 34 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 28 | 10/14/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Franc Gazvoda | 2,148 | SLO Cup | D02 |
| Oct 2005 | Mitja Kovac | 2,111 | chT2-SLO East | A40 |
| Nov 2004 | Tadej Zeljko | 2,084 | chT-SLO2E | C49 |
| Oct 2005 | Drago Kristan | 2,084 | chT2-SLO East | A17 |
| Nov 2005 | Franc Kotnik | 2,022 | chT2-SLO East | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2017 | 64 | 36 | 1,917 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 12 | 5 | 1,796 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,983 |
| chT-SLO2E | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,831 |
| chT-SLO East 29th | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
| SLO Cup | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Kolar's chess games?
95 games by Branko Kolar, from Jun 2013 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 Branko Kolar has played.
What does Branko Kolar play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Branko Kolar opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Kolar answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games).
What openings does Branko Kolar play as White?
As White, Branko Kolar's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Kolar play as Black?
As Black, Branko Kolar most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Branko Kolar's FIDE rating?
Branko Kolar is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Branko Kolar played?
Our database contains 95 games by Branko Kolar, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 34 draws, 26 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Kolar?
95 games by Branko Kolar 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.