Prepare against Kostja Konvalinka
SVN · World #106,111 classical · FIDE ID 14608880
When preparing against Kostja Konvalinka, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Kostja Konvalinka, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kostja Konvalinka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kostja Konvalinka 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 | 1,712 | 1,809 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,735 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 39 | 57 | 57 | 25.5% |
| As White | 81 | 20 | 34 | 27 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kostja Konvalinka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kostja Konvalinka's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 97.5% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Konvalinka usually continues Nf3 (41.1% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Konvalinka usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Konvalinka usually continues e5 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Konvalinka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Konvalinka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Kostja Konvalinka's chess games
All 153 games by Kostja Konvalinka in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 39 wins, 57 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Marko Petrovic | 1,979 | chT2-SLO West | D03 |
| Oct 2009 | Simon Sajn | 1,946 | chT2-SLO West | D40 |
| Nov 2018 | Jakob Ursic | 1,925 | chT2-SLO West | C59 |
| Jan 2023 | Nejc Okorn | 1,854 | 75th chT-Ljubljana | B24 |
| Oct 2016 | Zdenko Trcek | 1,840 | chT-SLO Central 1st League 17th | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2019 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,792 |
| chT-LJU 69th 2nd League | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,813 |
| 75th chT-Ljubljana | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 20th chT-SLO Central 1st League | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,719 |
| chT-Ljubljana 67th 2nd League | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,468 |
| 74th chT-Ljubljana | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,428 |
| chT-SLO Central 1st League 18th | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,683 |
| 23rd chT-SLO Central | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kostja Konvalinka's chess games?
153 games by Kostja Konvalinka, from Jun 2014 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 Kostja Konvalinka has played.
What does Kostja Konvalinka play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Kostja Konvalinka opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kostja Konvalinka answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Kostja Konvalinka play as White?
As White, Kostja Konvalinka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kostja Konvalinka play as Black?
As Black, Kostja Konvalinka most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Kostja Konvalinka's FIDE rating?
Kostja Konvalinka is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Kostja Konvalinka played?
Our database contains 153 games by Kostja Konvalinka, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 57 draws, 57 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kostja Konvalinka?
153 games by Kostja Konvalinka 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.