Prepare against Josip Krklec
HRV · World #30,981 classical · FIDE ID 14511991
Our database contains 128 games by Josip Krklec, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josip Krklec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josip Krklec 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 | 1,980 | 2,182 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,111 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,102 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 37 | 47 | 44 | 28.9% |
| As White | 67 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josip Krklec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josip Krklec's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 32.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.4% | 28.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Krklec usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Krklec usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Krklec usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krklec usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Krklec usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Krklec usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 63.0% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Josip Krklec's chess games
All 128 games by Josip Krklec in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 37 wins, 47 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Emil Nikolic | 2,222 | chT-CRO Center | E97 |
| Apr 2013 | Zvonko Babic | 2,201 | 22nd chT2-CRO Center | B40 |
| Sep 2015 | Robert Soldo | 2,149 | 9th Hum na Sutli Open | E14 |
| Apr 2008 | Nebojsa Vitaljic | 2,109 | chT3-CRO | E60 |
| Mar 2009 | Maroje Portada | 2,105 | chT3-CRO | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 24 | 10 | 1,803 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,112 |
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 10th Krapina Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,826 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| 11th Krapina Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josip Krklec's chess games?
128 games by Josip Krklec, from Jan 2005 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 Krklec has played.
What does Josip Krklec play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Josip Krklec opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josip Krklec answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Josip Krklec play as White?
As White, Josip Krklec's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josip Krklec play as Black?
As Black, Josip Krklec most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Josip Krklec's FIDE rating?
Josip Krklec is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Josip Krklec played?
Our database contains 128 games by Josip Krklec, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 47 draws, 44 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josip Krklec?
128 games by Josip Krklec 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.