Prepare against Krunoslav Simunic
HRV · World #19,948 classical · FIDE ID 14535513
Our database contains 204 games by Krunoslav Simunic, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krunoslav Simunic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krunoslav Simunic 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 | 2,136 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,108 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,042 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 69 | 55 | 80 | 33.8% |
| As White | 109 | 37 | 31 | 41 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 95 | 32 | 24 | 39 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krunoslav Simunic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krunoslav Simunic's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 89.9% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.4% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Simunic usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Simunic usually continues c4 (44.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Simunic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 14.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Simunic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Simunic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Simunic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Krunoslav Simunic's chess games
All 204 games by Krunoslav Simunic in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Aug 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: 69 wins, 55 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,296 | 3rd Hvar Open | A56 |
| Oct 2023 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,282 | 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | D20 |
| Oct 2024 | Romain Picard | 2,278 | 3rd Hvar Open | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Srdjan Sale | 2,276 | 13th Split Open | E90 |
| Apr 2017 | Petar Bosnjak | 2,275 | chT-CRO U20 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,992 |
| chT-CRO U16 | 2017 | 11 | 9 | 2,049 |
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,802 |
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,923 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krunoslav Simunic's chess games?
204 games by Krunoslav Simunic, from Jun 2013 to Aug 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 Simunic has played.
What does Krunoslav Simunic play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Krunoslav Simunic opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krunoslav Simunic answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Krunoslav Simunic play as White?
As White, Krunoslav Simunic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krunoslav Simunic play as Black?
As Black, Krunoslav Simunic most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Krunoslav Simunic's FIDE rating?
Krunoslav Simunic is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Krunoslav Simunic played?
Our database contains 204 games by Krunoslav Simunic, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 55 draws, 80 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krunoslav Simunic?
204 games by Krunoslav Simunic 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.