Prepare against Ivo Kinez
HRV · World #42,314 classical · FIDE ID 14502224
When preparing against Ivo Kinez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Ivo Kinez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Kinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Kinez 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 | 1,925 | 2,156 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,086 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 60 | 39 | 123 | 27.0% |
| As White | 104 | 33 | 18 | 53 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 118 | 27 | 21 | 70 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Kinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Kinez's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kinez usually continues Nf3 (34.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kinez usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kinez usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 93.0% | 31.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 100.0% | 29.3% |
Ivo Kinez's chess games
All 222 games by Ivo Kinez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 39 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/6/13 | 17.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Dean Zecevic | 2,397 | Zagreb Open | A29 |
| Sep 2026 | Anvar Turdyev | 2,369 | Zagreb Open 2026 – VIII Krunoslav Hulak Memorial | B18 |
| Jun 1999 | Tomislav Vukelic | 2,319 | 13th Pula Open | B32 |
| Nov 2002 | Ante Jadrijevic | 2,287 | ch-CRO | D02 |
| Nov 2012 | Ivan Bender | 2,275 | ch-Zagreb | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2000 | 29 | 10 | 2,063 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 15 | 3 | 1,972 |
| ch-Zagreb | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2,019 |
| 25th Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 3rd Velika Gorica Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| Djakovo Open | 1994 | 8 | 2 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Kinez's chess games?
222 games by Ivo Kinez, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ivo Kinez has played.
What does Ivo Kinez play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Ivo Kinez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Kinez answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivo Kinez play as White?
As White, Ivo Kinez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Kinez play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Kinez most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ivo Kinez's FIDE rating?
Ivo Kinez is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Ivo Kinez played?
Our database contains 222 games by Ivo Kinez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 39 draws, 123 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Kinez?
222 games by Ivo Kinez 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.