Prepare against Kreso Puskadija
HRV · World #84,986 classical · FIDE ID 14525631
When preparing against Kreso Puskadija, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 52 games by Kreso Puskadija, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kreso Puskadija's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kreso Puskadija 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 | 1,774 | 1,797 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,782 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 34.6% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kreso Puskadija's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kreso Puskadija's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Puskadija usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Puskadija usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Puskadija usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Puskadija usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Puskadija usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Puskadija usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Kreso Puskadija's chess games
All 52 games by Kreso Puskadija in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Miljenko Kelemen | 2,035 | Varazdinske Toplice Rapid Open | B76 |
| Apr 2016 | Ivan Ciglar | 1,665 | chT4B-CRO Center North | D01 |
| Apr 2016 | Rifat Trpeza | 1,530 | chT4B-CRO Center North | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 31 | 19 | 1,816 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,694 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,709 |
| Varazdinske Toplice Rapid Open | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kreso Puskadija's chess games?
52 games by Kreso Puskadija, from May 2016 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 Kreso Puskadija has played.
What does Kreso Puskadija play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Kreso Puskadija opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kreso Puskadija answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kreso Puskadija play as White?
As White, Kreso Puskadija's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kreso Puskadija play as Black?
As Black, Kreso Puskadija most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Kreso Puskadija's FIDE rating?
Kreso Puskadija is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Kreso Puskadija played?
Our database contains 52 games by Kreso Puskadija, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kreso Puskadija?
52 games by Kreso Puskadija 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.