Prepare against Luka Karlusic
FM · HRV · World #7,598 classical · FIDE ID 14557207
Our database contains 273 games by Luka Karlusic, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luka Karlusic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Karlusic 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 | 2,213 | 2,316 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,221 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,160 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 107 | 72 | 94 | 39.2% |
| As White | 140 | 53 | 35 | 52 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 133 | 54 | 37 | 42 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Karlusic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Karlusic's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 81.4% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 17.1% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Karlusic usually continues c4 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Karlusic usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Karlusic usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Karlusic usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Karlusic usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Karlusic usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 55.9% | 46.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 25.0% | 73.5% |
| c6 | 13 | 19.1% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 45.2% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 42.9% | 69.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.9% | 70.0% |
Luka Karlusic's chess games
All 273 games by Luka Karlusic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 107 wins, 72 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Matej Sebenik | 2,515 | 34th TCh-SLO 2024 | E10 |
| Dec 2024 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,480 | Titled Tue Late | A50 |
| Dec 2024 | V Malyi | 2,391 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Nov 2025 | M Makaj | 2,370 | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a | D05 |
| Jul 2025 | Aleksandar Savanovic | 2,360 | Zadar IM July | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 81 | 37 | 2,169 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2021 | 15 | 10 | 2,031 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2019 | 15 | 9 | 1,754 |
| 36th Pula Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-CRO U17/19 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Karlusic's chess games?
273 games by Luka Karlusic, from Jan 2016 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 Luka Karlusic has played.
What does Luka Karlusic play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Luka Karlusic opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Karlusic answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Luka Karlusic play as White?
As White, Luka Karlusic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Karlusic play as Black?
As Black, Luka Karlusic most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 70.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Luka Karlusic's FIDE rating?
Luka Karlusic is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Luka Karlusic played?
Our database contains 273 games by Luka Karlusic, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 72 draws, 94 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Karlusic?
273 games by Luka Karlusic 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.