Prepare against Franjo Koren
HRV · World #76,103 classical · FIDE ID 14509512
When preparing against Franjo Koren, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 63 games by Franjo Koren, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franjo Koren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franjo Koren 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 | 1,802 | 1,880 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,851 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 39.7% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franjo Koren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franjo Koren's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Koren usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Koren usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Koren usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Koren usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Franjo Koren's chess games
All 63 games by Franjo Koren in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 25 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Branko Hibner | 2,095 | chT2-CRO Center | A24 |
| Oct 2010 | Franjo Simunic | 1,955 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B06 |
| Apr 2014 | Josip Kerman | 1,712 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B44 |
| Feb 2018 | Zeljko Trojok | 1,542 | Medjimurske Team Cup | C62 |
| Mar 2018 | Lovro Pergar | 1,502 | Medjimurske Team Cup | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 31 | 18.5 | 1,913 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,821 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 1,961 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franjo Koren's chess games?
63 games by Franjo Koren, from Jun 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 Franjo Koren has played.
What does Franjo Koren play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Franjo Koren opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franjo Koren answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Franjo Koren play as White?
As White, Franjo Koren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franjo Koren play as Black?
As Black, Franjo Koren most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Franjo Koren's FIDE rating?
Franjo Koren is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Franjo Koren played?
Our database contains 63 games by Franjo Koren, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franjo Koren?
63 games by Franjo Koren 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.