Prepare against Jelenko Kurcubic
FM · Serbia · World #24,796 classical · FIDE ID 919381
When preparing against Jelenko Kurcubic, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jelenko Kurcubic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jelenko Kurcubic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jelenko Kurcubic 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 | 2,019 | 2,268 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,993 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jelenko Kurcubic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jelenko Kurcubic's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Kurcubic usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kurcubic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kurcubic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kurcubic usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kurcubic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kurcubic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Jelenko Kurcubic's chess games
All 32 games by Jelenko Kurcubic 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Zoran Urosevic | 2,289 | chT2-SRB West | B90 |
| Oct 2006 | Boban Milosevic | 2,288 | chT2-SRB West | C67 |
| Jan 1995 | Ranko Krstic | 2,270 | chT2-YUG | B06 |
| Oct 2006 | Marko Stojanovic | 2,263 | chT2-SRB West | C42 |
| Oct 2018 | Ivan Bugarcic | 2,184 | chT2-SRB West | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2018 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,126 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,236 |
| chT3-SRB West CS | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jelenko Kurcubic's chess games?
32 games by Jelenko Kurcubic, 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 Jelenko Kurcubic has played.
What does Jelenko Kurcubic play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jelenko Kurcubic opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jelenko Kurcubic answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jelenko Kurcubic play as White?
As White, Jelenko Kurcubic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jelenko Kurcubic play as Black?
As Black, Jelenko Kurcubic most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jelenko Kurcubic's FIDE rating?
Jelenko Kurcubic is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Jelenko Kurcubic played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jelenko Kurcubic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jelenko Kurcubic?
32 games by Jelenko Kurcubic 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.