Prepare against Goran Trkulja
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #5,306 classical · FIDE ID 14401053
Our database contains 662 games by Goran Trkulja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goran Trkulja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Trkulja 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 | 2,265 | 2,402 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,355 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,311 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 662 | 207 | 260 | 195 | 31.3% |
| As White | 334 | 113 | 138 | 83 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 328 | 94 | 122 | 112 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Trkulja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Trkulja's side.
First moves as White (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 53.9% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 79 | 23.7% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 19.5% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues d4 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 52.1% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 42 | 30.0% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 11.4% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.4% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 57.0% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 20.4% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Goran Trkulja's chess games
All 662 games by Goran Trkulja 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: 207 wins, 260 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| E60 | English Opening | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/11/8 | 38.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 2/8/11 | 9.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Baris Esen | 2,553 | 41st Sarajevo Bosna Open | D45 |
| May 2011 | Richard Rapport | 2,552 | 41st Sarajevo Bosna Open | B23 |
| Sep 2000 | Bogdan Lalic | 2,548 | chT2-YUG | A54 |
| Jan 1998 | Petar Popovic | 2,525 | 13th Vienna Open | C11 |
| Jul 2016 | Dusan Popovic | 2,521 | chT-BIH 15th | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH 1 | 2018 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,349 |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 23 | 8 | 2,267 |
| chT1-BIH CFFBH | 2009 | 17 | 11 | 2,403 |
| chT-CRO | 1999 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-BIH 2nd | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,293 |
| Sarajevo Vecernjakov GP | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,259 |
| Sarajevo Agentlocator | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 2,212 |
| 14th Zenica | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emir Dizdarevic (25 games) · Enver Muratovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Trkulja's chess games?
662 games by Goran Trkulja, 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 Goran Trkulja has played.
What does Goran Trkulja play on the first move as White?
Across 334 games with White in our database, Goran Trkulja opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Trkulja answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Goran Trkulja play as White?
As White, Goran Trkulja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 334 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Trkulja play as Black?
As Black, Goran Trkulja most often plays: Benoni Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Goran Trkulja's FIDE rating?
Goran Trkulja is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Goran Trkulja played?
Our database contains 662 games by Goran Trkulja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 260 draws, 195 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Trkulja?
662 games by Goran Trkulja 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.