Prepare against Josip Kerman
HRV · World #120,952 classical · FIDE ID 14517906
When preparing against Josip Kerman, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Josip Kerman, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Kerman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Kerman 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 | 1,671 | 1,882 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,706 | 1,737 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,577 | 1,744 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 48 | 33 | 73 | 31.2% |
| As White | 79 | 26 | 18 | 35 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 22 | 15 | 38 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Kerman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Kerman's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Kerman usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kerman usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kerman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 97.8% | 42.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Josip Kerman's chess games
All 154 games by Josip Kerman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 48 wins, 33 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/4/19 | 34.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Velimir Slamar | 2,171 | 1st Krk Golden Island Open | E10 |
| Aug 2014 | Boris Pesusic | 2,021 | 3rd Topusko Open | E20 |
| Aug 2014 | Neomi Grgic | 1,908 | 3rd Topusko Open | E20 |
| Oct 2011 | Andreja Sambolec | 1,863 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B87 |
| Apr 2012 | Marko Cavlek | 1,808 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 30 | 15.5 | 1,823 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,775 |
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,627 |
| 2nd Krapina Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,847 |
| 6th Topusko Amateur Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,643 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,604 |
| Krapina Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,774 |
| 10th Ptuj Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Kerman's chess games?
154 games by Josip Kerman, from Jan 2007 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 Josip Kerman has played.
What does Josip Kerman play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Josip Kerman opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Kerman answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josip Kerman play as White?
As White, Josip Kerman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Kerman play as Black?
As Black, Josip Kerman most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Josip Kerman's FIDE rating?
Josip Kerman is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,706 in rapid and 1,577 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Josip Kerman played?
Our database contains 154 games by Josip Kerman, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 33 draws, 73 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Kerman?
154 games by Josip Kerman 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.