Prepare against Kristijan Novosel
HRV · World #37,049 classical · FIDE ID 14538733
When preparing against Kristijan Novosel, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 42 games by Kristijan Novosel, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristijan Novosel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristijan Novosel 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 | 1,949 | 1,954 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,891 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,000 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 11.9% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristijan Novosel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristijan Novosel's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 20.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 20.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Bc4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Kristijan Novosel's chess games
All 42 games by Kristijan Novosel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 5 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Miroslav Kosir | 1,820 | 15th Hum na Sutli Open | C50 |
| Jan 2019 | Pablo Mohr | 1,791 | 9th Krapina Open | A60 |
| Aug 2024 | Veselaj Elbasan | 1,663 | 16th Hum na Sutli Open | D94 |
| Jan 2020 | Luka Popov | 1,600 | 10th Krapina Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2015 | 8 | 0 | 1,442 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,542 |
| 16th Hum na Sutli Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| 10th Krapina Open | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 15th Hum na Sutli Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,757 |
| 12th Krapina Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristijan Novosel's chess games?
42 games by Kristijan Novosel, from Sep 2012 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 Kristijan Novosel has played.
What does Kristijan Novosel play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kristijan Novosel opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristijan Novosel answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games), 1...g5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kristijan Novosel play as White?
As White, Kristijan Novosel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristijan Novosel play as Black?
As Black, Kristijan Novosel most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Kristijan Novosel's FIDE rating?
Kristijan Novosel is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kristijan Novosel played?
Our database contains 42 games by Kristijan Novosel, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (11.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristijan Novosel?
42 games by Kristijan Novosel 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.