Prepare against Kevin Kucelj
HRV · World #21,398 classical · FIDE ID 14582945
When preparing against Kevin Kucelj, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 93 games by Kevin Kucelj, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Kucelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Kucelj 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 | 2,046 | 2,148 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,065 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,215 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 32 | 26 | 35 | 34.4% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Kucelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Kucelj's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 62.0% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kucelj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kucelj usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kucelj usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kucelj usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kucelj usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kucelj usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 72.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Kevin Kucelj's chess games
All 93 games by Kevin Kucelj in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 32 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Goran Segovic | 2,260 | Croatian Cup 2026 | B45 |
| May 2026 | Predrag Bodiroga | 2,223 | Croatian Cup 2026 | B11 |
| Jun 2026 | Petar Gazic | 1,964 | 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | B96 |
| Aug 2024 | Vladimir Novosel | 1,946 | 16th Hum na Sutli Open | B86 |
| Sep 2026 | Ljudevit Juranovic | 1,937 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 1,597 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2021 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,510 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,049 |
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,922 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| 10th Krapina Open | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,403 |
| 16th Hum na Sutli Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Kucelj's chess games?
93 games by Kevin Kucelj, from Feb 2020 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 Kevin Kucelj has played.
What does Kevin Kucelj play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Kevin Kucelj opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Kucelj answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kevin Kucelj play as White?
As White, Kevin Kucelj's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Kucelj play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Kucelj most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Kevin Kucelj's FIDE rating?
Kevin Kucelj is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kevin Kucelj played?
Our database contains 93 games by Kevin Kucelj, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Kucelj?
93 games by Kevin Kucelj 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.