Prepare against Kristian Valkovic
HRV · World #18,681 classical · FIDE ID 14513200
Our database contains 193 games by Kristian Valkovic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Valkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Valkovic 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 | 2,069 | 2,101 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,166 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,215 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 44 | 67 | 82 | 22.8% |
| As White | 96 | 23 | 38 | 35 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 21 | 29 | 47 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Valkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Valkovic's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 53.1% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 33.3% | 34.4% |
| g3 | 10 | 10.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Valkovic usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Valkovic usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Valkovic usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Valkovic usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Valkovic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Valkovic usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 42.9% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 13 | 31.0% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 26.2% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 30.8% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 23.1% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 8 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.9% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
Kristian Valkovic's chess games
All 193 games by Kristian Valkovic 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: 44 wins, 67 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Sinisa Tomerlin | 2,285 | 20th chT-CRO 1B | C00 |
| Mar 2010 | Marios Tassopoulos | 2,245 | 11th ch-EU | D02 |
| Dec 2011 | Ivica Bozanic | 2,244 | 18th Zadar Open B | A47 |
| Apr 2011 | Tomislav Strniscak | 2,212 | Zagreb Open B | C06 |
| Nov 2010 | Ana Berke | 2,160 | 4th Mediterranean Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porec Open | 2011 | 29 | 13 | 2,057 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2008 | 17 | 5 | 1,894 |
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,073 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 2,083 |
| 6th Mediterranean Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,071 |
| 3rd Krk Golden Island Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 13th chT-CRO U20 | 2004 | 9 | 1 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Valkovic's chess games?
193 games by Kristian Valkovic, 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 Kristian Valkovic has played.
What does Kristian Valkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Kristian Valkovic opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Valkovic answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Kristian Valkovic play as White?
As White, Kristian Valkovic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Hungarian Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Valkovic play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Valkovic most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Kristian Valkovic's FIDE rating?
Kristian Valkovic is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Kristian Valkovic played?
Our database contains 193 games by Kristian Valkovic, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 67 draws, 82 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Valkovic?
193 games by Kristian Valkovic 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.