Prepare against Kresimir Starcevic
HRV · World #17,091 classical · FIDE ID 14513510
When preparing against Kresimir Starcevic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 136 games by Kresimir Starcevic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kresimir Starcevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kresimir Starcevic 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 | 2,084 | 2,196 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,074 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,151 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 50 | 25 | 61 | 36.8% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 32 | 9 | 35 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kresimir Starcevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kresimir Starcevic's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Starcevic usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 71.8% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 23.1% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Kresimir Starcevic's chess games
All 136 games by Kresimir Starcevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 50 wins, 25 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Drago Vargic | 2,406 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | C06 |
| Feb 2008 | Ljubomir Orak | 2,325 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | C19 |
| Apr 2017 | Filip Pavic | 2,273 | chT-CRO2 Center 26th | C18 |
| Feb 2008 | Damir Mihalinec | 2,254 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | C18 |
| Apr 2008 | Branko Mrksic | 2,235 | chT3-CRO | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 12 | 5 | 2,004 |
| 16th chT-CRO U20 | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,134 |
| ch-Zagreb | 2012 | 11 | 0 | 1,801 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,023 |
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,181 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| 7th Velika Gorica Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,173 |
| chT3-CRO | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kresimir Starcevic's chess games?
136 games by Kresimir Starcevic, from Apr 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 Kresimir Starcevic has played.
What does Kresimir Starcevic play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Kresimir Starcevic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kresimir Starcevic answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kresimir Starcevic play as White?
As White, Kresimir Starcevic's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kresimir Starcevic play as Black?
As Black, Kresimir Starcevic most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Kresimir Starcevic's FIDE rating?
Kresimir Starcevic is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Kresimir Starcevic played?
Our database contains 136 games by Kresimir Starcevic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 25 draws, 61 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kresimir Starcevic?
136 games by Kresimir Starcevic 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.