Prepare against Kresimir Podravec
HRV · World #19,798 classical · FIDE ID 14506734
Our database contains 121 games by Kresimir Podravec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kresimir Podravec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kresimir Podravec 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 | 2,059 | 2,214 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,175 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 51 | 28 | 42 | 42.1% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kresimir Podravec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kresimir Podravec's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 93.5% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Podravec usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Podravec usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Podravec usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Podravec usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 61.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Kresimir Podravec's chess games
All 121 games by Kresimir Podravec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 28 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Boris Golubovic | 2,404 | CRO Cup | B14 |
| Jan 1999 | Zeljko Ivanovic | 2,250 | Zagreb Open | B45 |
| Sep 2000 | Ante Brkic | 2,208 | chT-CRO U18 | D13 |
| Jan 2002 | Enes Muslic | 2,198 | ch-CRO U19 | C01 |
| Apr 2005 | Damir Mihalinec | 2,192 | chT2-CRO Center | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2002 | 17 | 9 | 2,177 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 15 | 11 | 2,227 |
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-CRO A U18 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chTA-CRO U18 | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,108 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,211 |
| chT4-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kresimir Podravec's chess games?
121 games by Kresimir Podravec, from Apr 2003 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 Podravec has played.
What does Kresimir Podravec play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Kresimir Podravec opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kresimir Podravec answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Kresimir Podravec play as White?
As White, Kresimir Podravec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kresimir Podravec play as Black?
As Black, Kresimir Podravec most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Kresimir Podravec's FIDE rating?
Kresimir Podravec is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (May 2019).
How many games has Kresimir Podravec played?
Our database contains 121 games by Kresimir Podravec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 28 draws, 42 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kresimir Podravec?
121 games by Kresimir Podravec 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.