Prepare against Jan Curkovic
SVN · World #71,227 classical · FIDE ID 14653044
When preparing against Jan Curkovic, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jan Curkovic, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jan Curkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Curkovic 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 | 1,819 | 1,888 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,689 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,878 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 353 rated games against 234 different opponents, across 54 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 198 | 80 | 46 | 72 | 40.4% | 1,693 | 1,673 | 10 |
| Rapid | 147 | 61 | 14 | 72 | 41.5% | 1,541 | 1,447 | 14 |
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12.5% | 1,929 | 1,729 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 147 | 31 | 28 | 88 | 21.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 109 | 63 | 19 | 27 | 57.8% |
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 42 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 22 | 9 | 21 | 1,791 | 1,783 |
| 2025 | 55 | 19 | 11 | 25 | 1,823 | 1,777 |
| 2024 | 94 | 44 | 22 | 28 | 1,671 | 1,703 |
| 2023 | 99 | 38 | 14 | 47 | 1,457 | 1,355 |
| 2022 | 42 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 1,513 | 1,321 |
| 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1,274 | 931 |
Where Jan Curkovic has played
Slovenia (41) · Croatia (12) · Hungary (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Curkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Curkovic's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Curkovic usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Curkovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Curkovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Curkovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Curkovic's chess games
All 30 games by Jan Curkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Matjaz Klampfer | 2,004 | 35th ch-SLO | A15 |
| Aug 2024 | Bojan Kegl | 1,919 | 16th Hum na Sutli Open | B19 |
| Aug 2025 | Sasa Kontler | 1,915 | 35th ch-SLO | E08 |
| Aug 2024 | Silvester Srimf | 1,858 | 16th Hum na Sutli Open | D06 |
| Sep 2026 | Bostjan Benko | 1,858 | TCh-SLO Div 1 East 2026 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th ch-SLO | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,836 |
| TCh-SLO Div 1 East 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| 16th Hum na Sutli Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| 27th chT-SLO U16 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,561 |
| 12th Krapina Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Curkovic's chess games?
30 games by Jan Curkovic, from Dec 2022 to Nov 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 Jan Curkovic has played.
What does Jan Curkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Jan Curkovic opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Curkovic answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Curkovic play as White?
As White, Jan Curkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Curkovic play as Black?
As Black, Jan Curkovic most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Jan Curkovic's FIDE rating?
Jan Curkovic is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (May 2025).
How many games has Jan Curkovic played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jan Curkovic, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Curkovic?
30 games by Jan Curkovic 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.