Prepare against Denis Brulic
FM · HRV · World #8,343 classical · FIDE ID 14506670
Our database contains 338 games by Denis Brulic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Brulic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Brulic 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 | 2,199 | 2,348 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,295 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 109 | 110 | 119 | 32.2% |
| As White | 164 | 59 | 59 | 46 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 174 | 50 | 51 | 73 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Brulic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Brulic's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 41.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 29.3% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 32 | 19.5% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.9% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Brulic usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Brulic usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Brulic usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Brulic usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Brulic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Brulic usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 75.8% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.7% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 84.4% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Denis Brulic's chess games
All 338 games by Denis Brulic 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: 109 wins, 110 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 12/10/16 | 31.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,552 | 16th Zadar Open A | D20 |
| Dec 2009 | Sasa Rezan | 2,428 | 16th Zadar Open A | E33 |
| Jan 2001 | Filip Ljubicic | 2,399 | 2nd Karlusic Memorial | C10 |
| Jan 2003 | Franjo Bilobrk | 2,370 | Omis Open | B85 |
| May 2003 | Srdjan Zelenika | 2,354 | Riviera IM | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 26 | 7 | 2,151 |
| Omis Open | 2005 | 23 | 13 | 2,313 |
| Split Open | 2005 | 19 | 12 | 2,349 |
| Riviera IM | 2003 | 14 | 5 | 2,170 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| 15th Zadar Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
| 14th Cvitanovic Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Brulic's chess games?
338 games by Denis Brulic, 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 Denis Brulic has played.
What does Denis Brulic play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Denis Brulic opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Brulic answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Denis Brulic play as White?
As White, Denis Brulic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Brulic play as Black?
As Black, Denis Brulic most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Denis Brulic's FIDE rating?
Denis Brulic is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (May 2010).
How many games has Denis Brulic played?
Our database contains 338 games by Denis Brulic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 110 draws, 119 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Brulic?
338 games by Denis Brulic 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.