Prepare against Darko Kukovec
SVN · World #79,311 classical · FIDE ID 14610566
When preparing against Darko Kukovec, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Darko Kukovec, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darko Kukovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Kukovec 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 | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,890 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 2,001 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 23.1% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Kukovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Kukovec's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kukovec usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kukovec usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kukovec usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Darko Kukovec's chess games
All 39 games by Darko Kukovec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Branko Kolar | 1,879 | chT2-SLO East | C50 |
| May 2009 | Marjan Kosak | 1,804 | chT2-SLO Ost | A22 |
| Oct 2013 | Andrej Laposi | 1,777 | chT2-SLO East | B30 |
| Sep 2010 | Pavle Jeric | 1,764 | chT2-SLO Ost | D21 |
| Oct 2009 | Emil Weiss | 1,720 | chT2-SLO Ost | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2015 | 33 | 13.5 | 1,810 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Kukovec's chess games?
39 games by Darko Kukovec, from Jul 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 Darko Kukovec has played.
What does Darko Kukovec play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Darko Kukovec opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Kukovec answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Darko Kukovec play as White?
As White, Darko Kukovec's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Kukovec play as Black?
As Black, Darko Kukovec most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Darko Kukovec's FIDE rating?
Darko Kukovec is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Darko Kukovec played?
Our database contains 39 games by Darko Kukovec, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Kukovec?
39 games by Darko Kukovec 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.