Prepare against Luka Karlovic

HRV · World #21,191 classical · FIDE ID 79305598

When preparing against Luka Karlovic, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).

Our database contains 30 games by Luka Karlovic, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luka Karlovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Karlovic 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Karlovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Karlovic's side.

First moves as White (15 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
  • …e5 (56% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
  • …c5 (33% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
  • …c6 (11% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 80.0% score
  • …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
  • …e6 (40% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)

Luka Karlovic's chess games

All 30 games by Luka Karlovic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Luka Karlovic's chess games?

30 games by Luka Karlovic, from Dec 2022 to Sep 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 Luka Karlovic has played.

What does Luka Karlovic play on the first move as White?

Across 15 games with White in our database, Luka Karlovic opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Karlovic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).

What openings does Luka Karlovic play as White?

As White, Luka Karlovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Luka Karlovic play as Black?

As Black, Luka Karlovic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.

What is Luka Karlovic's FIDE rating?

Luka Karlovic is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jun 2026).

How many games has Luka Karlovic played?

Our database contains 30 games by Luka Karlovic, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Luka Karlovic?

30 games by Luka Karlovic 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.

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