Prepare against Dalia Kanceljak
HRV · World #63,019 classical · FIDE ID 14515814
When preparing against Dalia Kanceljak, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Dalia Kanceljak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dalia Kanceljak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dalia Kanceljak 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 | 1,845 | 1,953 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,936 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,903 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 50 | 42 | 88 | 27.8% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 22 | 35 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 18 | 20 | 53 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dalia Kanceljak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dalia Kanceljak's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 52.8% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 38 | 42.7% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kanceljak usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kanceljak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kanceljak usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 39.5% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kanceljak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kanceljak usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kanceljak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 66.7% | 26.6% |
| e6 | 14 | 29.2% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 71.0% | 20.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Dalia Kanceljak's chess games
All 180 games by Dalia Kanceljak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 50 wins, 42 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/3/13 | 15.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Katerina Nemcova | 2,264 | 11th ch-EU w | B85 |
| Apr 2012 | Vinko Franciskovic | 2,127 | chT2-CRO West | C60 |
| Sep 2009 | Anders Pettersson | 2,049 | 7th ch-Mediterranean | B17 |
| Sep 2010 | Snjezana Djeno | 2,045 | chT-CRO w | B73 |
| Sep 2011 | Igor Pejic | 2,036 | 13th Kastav Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO w | 2010 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,946 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2013 | 14 | 8 | 2,047 |
| Valpovo Open w | 2010 | 12 | 5 | 1,955 |
| 11th ch-EU w | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 10 | 1 | 1,854 |
| Rijeka Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| chT-CRO w 17th | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| chT-CRO w 18th | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dalia Kanceljak's chess games?
180 games by Dalia Kanceljak, from Oct 2006 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 Dalia Kanceljak has played.
What does Dalia Kanceljak play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Dalia Kanceljak opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dalia Kanceljak answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dalia Kanceljak play as White?
As White, Dalia Kanceljak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dalia Kanceljak play as Black?
As Black, Dalia Kanceljak most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Dalia Kanceljak's FIDE rating?
Dalia Kanceljak is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Dalia Kanceljak played?
Our database contains 180 games by Dalia Kanceljak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 42 draws, 88 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dalia Kanceljak?
180 games by Dalia Kanceljak 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.