Prepare against Krunoslav Kalinski
HRV · World #20,086 classical · FIDE ID 14504880
When preparing against Krunoslav Kalinski, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Krunoslav Kalinski, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Krunoslav Kalinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krunoslav Kalinski 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 | 2,058 | 2,151 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,145 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,114 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 510 rated games against 307 different opponents, across 90 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 156 | 55 | 48 | 53 | 35.3% | 2,061 | 2,066 | 18 |
| Rapid | 146 | 80 | 15 | 51 | 54.8% | 1,980 | 2,047 | 8 |
| Blitz | 208 | 112 | 25 | 71 | 53.8% | 1,887 | 1,964 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 179 | 44 | 28 | 107 | 24.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 314 | 192 | 59 | 63 | 61.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 13 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 42 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2,100 | 2,200 |
| 2025 | 79 | 41 | 16 | 22 | 1,936 | 2,032 |
| 2024 | 71 | 37 | 12 | 22 | 1,910 | 1,990 |
| 2023 | 89 | 52 | 10 | 27 | 1,833 | 1,942 |
| 2019 | 55 | 25 | 8 | 22 | 1,923 | 1,952 |
| 2018 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2,011 | 2,041 |
| 2017 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1,998 | 1,951 |
| 2016 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2,066 | 1,972 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,025 | 2,082 |
| 2014 | 36 | 21 | 2 | 13 | 2,033 | 2,113 |
| 2013 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 2,040 | 2,011 |
| 2012 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2,169 | 2,169 |
| 2011 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 2,118 | 2,102 |
| 2010 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2,186 | 2,266 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1,888 | 2,188 |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,969 | 1,969 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,325 | 2,225 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2,320 | 2,080 |
Where Krunoslav Kalinski has played
Croatia (88) · Bosnia & Herzegovina (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krunoslav Kalinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krunoslav Kalinski's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Kalinski usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kalinski usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kalinski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kalinski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kalinski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kalinski usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Krunoslav Kalinski's chess games
All 33 games by Krunoslav Kalinski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Zoran Licina | 2,273 | 1st Split Open | C68 |
| Dec 2025 | Ante Tomas | 2,076 | Božićni brzopotezni turnir ŠK Brda 2025 | B12 |
| May 2013 | Marin Kolega | 2,059 | chT3-CRO South | C40 |
| Dec 2025 | Stipe Poljak | 2,045 | Božićni brzopotezni turnir ŠK Brda 2025 | A02 |
| May 2011 | Antonio Radic | 1,991 | 20th CRO-Cup | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Split Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Božićni brzopotezni turnir ŠK Brda 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| chT3-CRO South | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,043 |
| 20th CRO-Cup | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,142 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2,087 |
| 12th Split Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,907 |
| 25th Pula Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,941 |
| 9th Split Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krunoslav Kalinski's chess games?
33 games by Krunoslav Kalinski, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Krunoslav Kalinski has played.
What does Krunoslav Kalinski play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Krunoslav Kalinski opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krunoslav Kalinski answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Krunoslav Kalinski play as White?
As White, Krunoslav Kalinski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krunoslav Kalinski play as Black?
As Black, Krunoslav Kalinski most often plays: Latvian Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Krunoslav Kalinski's FIDE rating?
Krunoslav Kalinski is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Krunoslav Kalinski played?
Our database contains 33 games by Krunoslav Kalinski, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krunoslav Kalinski?
33 games by Krunoslav Kalinski 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.