Prepare against Luka Karlovic
HRV · World #29,235 classical · FIDE ID 79305598
When preparing against Luka Karlovic, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 36 games by Luka Karlovic, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,992 | 2,116 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,082 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,231 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 41.7% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 731 rated games against 399 different opponents, across 84 events in 4 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 | 194 | 98 | 35 | 61 | 50.5% | 1,792 | 1,841 | 21 |
| Rapid | 128 | 71 | 15 | 42 | 55.5% | 1,707 | 1,755 | 13 |
| Blitz | 395 | 181 | 53 | 161 | 45.8% | 1,850 | 1,849 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 360 | 90 | 66 | 204 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 275 | 198 | 31 | 46 | 72.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 64 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 110 | 55 | 21 | 34 | 2,011 | 2,084 |
| 2025 | 189 | 108 | 25 | 56 | 1,903 | 2,004 |
| 2024 | 226 | 96 | 33 | 97 | 1,832 | 1,810 |
| 2023 | 162 | 70 | 23 | 69 | 1,584 | 1,519 |
| 2022 | 44 | 28 | 4 | 12 | 1,400 | 1,443 |
Where Luka Karlovic has played
Croatia (74) · Slovenia (11) · Czechia (1) · Montenegro (1)
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 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Karlovic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Luka Karlovic's chess games
All 36 games by Luka Karlovic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Chicheng Leon Chen | 2,211 | 33rd EY Open U12 | C28 |
| Sep 2026 | Kevin Kucelj | 2,046 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B23 |
| May 2026 | Kruno Galic | 1,989 | Croatian Cup 2026 | A45 |
| May 2026 | Vito Nimac-Kalcina | 1,988 | Croatian Cup 2026 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandr Konopatskyi | 1,949 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,075 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,867 |
| Croatian Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,207 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,186 |
| 38th Pula Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,934 |
| Open Poreč 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,852 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Karlovic's chess games?
36 games by Luka Karlovic, from Dec 2022 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 Luka Karlovic has played.
What does Luka Karlovic play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Luka Karlovic opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nc3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Karlovic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Luka Karlovic play as White?
As White, Luka Karlovic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 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 (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Luka Karlovic's FIDE rating?
Luka Karlovic is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Luka Karlovic played?
Our database contains 36 games by Luka Karlovic, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Karlovic?
36 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.