Prepare against Darko Kurtovic
HRV · World #10,954 classical · FIDE ID 14580225
When preparing against Darko Kurtovic, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 124 games by Darko Kurtovic, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Darko Kurtovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Kurtovic 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 | 2,156 | 2,185 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,235 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,258 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 40 | 35 | 49 | 32.3% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Kurtovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Kurtovic's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 76.5% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kurtovic usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kurtovic usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kurtovic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Kurtovic usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kurtovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kurtovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Darko Kurtovic's chess games
All 124 games by Darko Kurtovic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Sep 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: 40 wins, 35 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Roko Jakovic | 2,309 | ch-CRO U17 | B92 |
| Jul 2024 | Borna Franc | 2,307 | ch-CRO U17 | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Ivano Sundac | 2,289 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | B41 |
| Aug 2024 | Vjekoslav Biliskov | 2,234 | 6th Split Rapid Open | E71 |
| Sep 2026 | David Mandalinic | 2,148 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prvenstvo županije Splitsko - dalmatinske u šahu za 2026. godinu | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,238 |
| I. Međugorje Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,485 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,830 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Kurtovic's chess games?
124 games by Darko Kurtovic, from Feb 2019 to Sep 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 Kurtovic has played.
What does Darko Kurtovic play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Darko Kurtovic opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Kurtovic answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Darko Kurtovic play as White?
As White, Darko Kurtovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Kurtovic play as Black?
As Black, Darko Kurtovic most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Darko Kurtovic's FIDE rating?
Darko Kurtovic is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Darko Kurtovic played?
Our database contains 124 games by Darko Kurtovic, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 35 draws, 49 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Kurtovic?
124 games by Darko Kurtovic 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.