Prepare against Denis Jakupec
HRV · World #40,074 classical · FIDE ID 14503310
Our database contains 148 games by Denis Jakupec, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Jakupec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Jakupec 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 | 1,935 | 2,191 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 2,160 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 2,161 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 29 | 74 | 45 | 19.6% |
| As White | 80 | 18 | 40 | 22 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 11 | 34 | 23 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Jakupec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Jakupec's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 90.0% | 49.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Jakupec usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Jakupec usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Jakupec usually continues d5 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jakupec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jakupec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Jakupec usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
Denis Jakupec's chess games
All 148 games by Denis Jakupec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 74 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E66 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Zvonko Petrovic | 2,267 | Zagreb Open B | E97 |
| Mar 2007 | Ibrahim Komic | 2,259 | Zagreb Open | A33 |
| Apr 2005 | Mirjana Medic | 2,245 | chT-CRO Center | D61 |
| Jan 2018 | Ivan Novak | 2,234 | 6th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | A04 |
| Aug 2007 | Peter Sribar | 2,228 | 7th Velika Gorica Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2011 | 16 | 5 | 2,055 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2010 | 15 | 8 | 2,107 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 14 | 6 | 2,240 |
| 8th Velika Gorica Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,941 |
| 7th Velika Gorica Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Jakupec's chess games?
148 games by Denis Jakupec, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jakupec has played.
What does Denis Jakupec play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Denis Jakupec opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Jakupec answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Denis Jakupec play as White?
As White, Denis Jakupec's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Jakupec play as Black?
As Black, Denis Jakupec most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Denis Jakupec's FIDE rating?
Denis Jakupec is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Denis Jakupec played?
Our database contains 148 games by Denis Jakupec, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 74 draws, 45 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Jakupec?
148 games by Denis Jakupec 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.