Prepare against David Karlovcec
HRV · World #88,640 classical · FIDE ID 14547171
When preparing against David Karlovcec, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by David Karlovcec, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Karlovcec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Karlovcec 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 | 1,763 | 1,802 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,752 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Karlovcec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Karlovcec's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Karlovcec usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Karlovcec usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Karlovcec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Karlovcec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Karlovcec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Karlovcec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
David Karlovcec's chess games
All 31 games by David Karlovcec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 7 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Vera Ister | 1,743 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | C50 |
| Mar 2020 | Gabrijel Jambrovic | 1,686 | Medjimurje Cup | B78 |
| Apr 2017 | Josip Kerman | 1,637 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | A46 |
| Feb 2014 | Jan Kos | 1,600 | Medimurska CupT | D30 |
| Feb 2020 | Ivica Tkalic | 1,551 | Medjimurje Cup | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,559 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,908 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,488 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 2,033 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| 7th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Karlovcec's chess games?
31 games by David Karlovcec, from Jul 2014 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 David Karlovcec has played.
What does David Karlovcec play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, David Karlovcec opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Karlovcec answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Karlovcec play as White?
As White, David Karlovcec's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Karlovcec play as Black?
As Black, David Karlovcec most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Karlovcec's FIDE rating?
David Karlovcec is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Mar 2025).
How many games has David Karlovcec played?
Our database contains 31 games by David Karlovcec, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Karlovcec?
31 games by David Karlovcec 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.