Prepare against Damir Kljako
FM · HRV · World #31,139 classical · FIDE ID 14500698
Our database contains 611 games by Damir Kljako, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damir Kljako's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Kljako 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 | 1,979 | 2,269 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,187 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,183 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 611 | 164 | 249 | 198 | 26.8% |
| As White | 306 | 84 | 146 | 76 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 305 | 80 | 103 | 122 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Kljako's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Kljako's side.
First moves as White (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 300 | 98.0% | 52.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kljako usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kljako usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kljako usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kljako usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kljako usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kljako usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 82 | 53.6% | 42.7% |
| d6 | 67 | 43.8% | 41.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 82 | 74.5% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 21.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Damir Kljako's chess games
All 611 games by Damir Kljako in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 164 wins, 249 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 57 | 13/31/13 | 22.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 49 | 14/24/11 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 36 | 5/24/7 | 13.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 175 | 50/63/62 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 65 | 18/16/31 | 27.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Bogdan Lalic | 2,495 | Liechtenstein Open | E90 |
| Jun 2000 | Georg Mohr | 2,488 | 11th Ljubljana Open | A48 |
| Apr 2002 | Davor Rogic | 2,478 | 04 Kastav Hotel Opatija B | A43 |
| May 2000 | Faruk Bistric | 2,474 | 14th Pula Open | B08 |
| Mar 1982 | Jiri Lechtynsky | 2,460 | Tirnavia Reti Memorial-04 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 48 | 26.5 | 2,362 |
| Cannes Open | 1993 | 17 | 8 | 2,280 |
| Prague Metro | 1982 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| Tirnavia Reti Memorial-04 | 1982 | 13 | 4 | 2,287 |
| 04 Kastav Hotel Opatija B | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| Rijeka IM-B | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| Zagreb Open | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,315 |
| Opatija ZNG111 4th | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Kljako's chess games?
611 games by Damir Kljako, from Apr 2003 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 Damir Kljako has played.
What does Damir Kljako play on the first move as White?
Across 306 games with White in our database, Damir Kljako opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Kljako answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Damir Kljako play as White?
As White, Damir Kljako's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 22.8% win rate); Torre Attack (49 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (36 games, 13.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 306 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Kljako play as Black?
As Black, Damir Kljako most often plays: Modern Defense (175 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (65 games, 27.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Damir Kljako's FIDE rating?
Damir Kljako is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Damir Kljako played?
Our database contains 611 games by Damir Kljako, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 249 draws, 198 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Kljako?
611 games by Damir Kljako 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.