Prepare against Ivan Krnic
HRV · World #28,160 classical · FIDE ID 14504219
Our database contains 270 games by Ivan Krnic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Krnic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Krnic 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 | 1,997 | 2,213 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,091 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,176 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 94 | 78 | 98 | 34.8% |
| As White | 129 | 51 | 38 | 40 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 141 | 43 | 40 | 58 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Krnic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Krnic's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 96.9% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Krnic usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Krnic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Krnic usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Krnic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 47.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 22 | 30.1% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 66.7% | 44.6% |
| g6 | 11 | 26.2% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Ivan Krnic's chess games
All 270 games by Ivan Krnic 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: 94 wins, 78 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 5/5/17 | 18.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Boris Golubovic | 2,410 | Dubrovnik Open | B00 |
| May 2013 | Bogdan Posedaru | 2,339 | 14th ch-EUR | E84 |
| Aug 2007 | Mladen Zelic | 2,288 | Stobrec Epetium Open | A00 |
| Oct 2011 | Augustin Brnas | 2,286 | 20th chT-CRO 1B | C56 |
| Aug 2023 | Siem Van Dael | 2,285 | 12th Split Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omis Open | 2007 | 19 | 8 | 2,059 |
| Stobrec Epetium Open | 2007 | 16 | 11 | 2,231 |
| 14th ch-EUR | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,202 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,052 |
| Kastela Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
| Cvitanovic Memorial B 10th | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Krnic's chess games?
270 games by Ivan Krnic, 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 Ivan Krnic has played.
What does Ivan Krnic play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Ivan Krnic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Krnic answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivan Krnic play as White?
As White, Ivan Krnic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Krnic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Krnic most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Ivan Krnic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Krnic is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ivan Krnic played?
Our database contains 270 games by Ivan Krnic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 78 draws, 98 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Krnic?
270 games by Ivan Krnic 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.