Prepare against Dejan Kulak
FM · Serbia · World #11,742 classical · FIDE ID 916820
Our database contains 119 games by Dejan Kulak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Kulak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan Kulak 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 | 2,144 | 2,305 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,276 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 25 | 56 | 38 | 21.0% |
| As White | 56 | 10 | 29 | 17 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 15 | 27 | 21 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Kulak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Kulak's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 91.1% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kulak usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kulak usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kulak usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kulak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 18.8% |
Dejan Kulak's chess games
All 119 games by Dejan Kulak 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: 25 wins, 56 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Dragan Kovacevic | 2,365 | chT-YUG Cup | B07 |
| Oct 2022 | Petar Spasic | 2,319 | chT-SRB 1st League CS | A12 |
| Sep 2006 | Gavrilo Rajevic | 2,277 | chT2-SRB East | B02 |
| Jan 2003 | Bozidar Stankovic | 2,264 | chT-Serbia central | C55 |
| Oct 2007 | Goran Bura | 2,263 | chT2-SRB East | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 43 | 21 | 2,195 |
| chT-Serbia central | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,248 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 2,052 |
| 36th chT-YUG | 1984 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Serbia Central Cup | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,977 |
| chT2-SRB South | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,154 |
| chT-YUG Cup | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Kulak's chess games?
119 games by Dejan Kulak, 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 Dejan Kulak has played.
What does Dejan Kulak play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Dejan Kulak opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Kulak answers 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Dejan Kulak play as White?
As White, Dejan Kulak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Kulak play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Kulak most often plays: Alekhine Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Dejan Kulak's FIDE rating?
Dejan Kulak is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dejan Kulak played?
Our database contains 119 games by Dejan Kulak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 56 draws, 38 losses (21.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Kulak?
119 games by Dejan Kulak 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.