Prepare against Kresimir Kralj
HRV · World #87,658 classical · FIDE ID 14526786
When preparing against Kresimir Kralj, expect 1.c4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 50 games by Kresimir Kralj, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kresimir Kralj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kresimir Kralj 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 | 1,766 | 1,812 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,853 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 26.0% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kresimir Kralj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kresimir Kralj's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kralj usually continues Nc3 (7.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kralj usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kralj usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kralj usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Kresimir Kralj's chess games
All 50 games by Kresimir Kralj in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Dubravko Klement | 1,813 | 9th Krapina Open | A48 |
| Jul 2011 | Josip Kerman | 1,755 | Krapina Open | A50 |
| Jul 2011 | Mihael Grmovsek | 1,720 | Krapina Open | B07 |
| Nov 2008 | Zlatko Lacko | 1,673 | Hum na Sutli Open | B40 |
| Jan 2017 | Borna Franc | 1,660 | 7th Krapina Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,829 |
| Krapina Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| 2nd Krapina Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,664 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,435 |
| 6th Hum na Sutli Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kresimir Kralj's chess games?
50 games by Kresimir Kralj, from Jan 2009 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 Kresimir Kralj has played.
What does Kresimir Kralj play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Kresimir Kralj opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kresimir Kralj answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Kresimir Kralj play as White?
As White, Kresimir Kralj's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kresimir Kralj play as Black?
As Black, Kresimir Kralj most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Kresimir Kralj's FIDE rating?
Kresimir Kralj is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Kresimir Kralj played?
Our database contains 50 games by Kresimir Kralj, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kresimir Kralj?
50 games by Kresimir Kralj 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.