Prepare against Franka Paulic
HRV · World #76,607 classical · FIDE ID 14576341
When preparing against Franka Paulic, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 53 games by Franka Paulic, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franka Paulic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franka Paulic 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 | 1,800 | 1,847 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,864 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,689 | 1,845 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 39.6% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franka Paulic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franka Paulic's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 59.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Paulic usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Paulic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Paulic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Paulic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Paulic usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Franka Paulic's chess games
All 53 games by Franka Paulic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 21 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Paula Juric | 1,734 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | C62 |
| Jun 2023 | Angelina Cvetkovic | 1,681 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | C48 |
| Jun 2022 | Katarina Benic | 1,639 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Dunja Uzelac | 1,636 | ch-CRO U15 | C49 |
| Aug 2020 | Nika Roncevic | 1,630 | ch-CRO U11 Girls | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,434 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,782 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,600 |
| XXXV. Juniorsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026. | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,628 |
| ch-CRO U11 Girls | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,480 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,740 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,768 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,683 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franka Paulic's chess games?
53 games by Franka Paulic, from Nov 2021 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 Franka Paulic has played.
What does Franka Paulic play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Franka Paulic opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franka Paulic answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Franka Paulic play as White?
As White, Franka Paulic's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franka Paulic play as Black?
As Black, Franka Paulic most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Franka Paulic's FIDE rating?
Franka Paulic is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,689 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Franka Paulic played?
Our database contains 53 games by Franka Paulic, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franka Paulic?
53 games by Franka Paulic 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.