Prepare against Luka Kocalo
Serbia · World #28,757 classical · FIDE ID 991945
When preparing against Luka Kocalo, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Luka Kocalo, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luka Kocalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Kocalo 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 | 1,993 | 1,993 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,904 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,004 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 16.7% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Kocalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Kocalo's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 57.1% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 40.6% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kocalo usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kocalo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Kocalo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Kocalo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kocalo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kocalo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Luka Kocalo's chess games
All 54 games by Luka Kocalo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Dragan Djordjevic | 2,167 | chT-Belgrade Premier | A41 |
| Oct 2022 | Miodrag Cetkovic | 2,119 | Belgrade-chT Quality | C00 |
| Sep 2023 | Andrija Popovic | 2,115 | chT-Belgrade Premier | D74 |
| Oct 2024 | Vanja Vukanic | 1,955 | Belgrade Premier League | B31 |
| Oct 2019 | Sava Popovic | 1,880 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 24 | 8 | 1,901 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 15 | 4 | 1,898 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Rating Tournament | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,853 |
| Belgrade Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Kocalo's chess games?
54 games by Luka Kocalo, from Sep 2017 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 Kocalo has played.
What does Luka Kocalo play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Luka Kocalo opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Kocalo answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luka Kocalo play as White?
As White, Luka Kocalo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Kocalo play as Black?
As Black, Luka Kocalo most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Luka Kocalo's FIDE rating?
Luka Kocalo is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luka Kocalo played?
Our database contains 54 games by Luka Kocalo, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Kocalo?
54 games by Luka Kocalo 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.