Prepare against Luka Kukurin
HRV · World #11,621 classical · FIDE ID 14537303
Our database contains 112 games by Luka Kukurin, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luka Kukurin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Kukurin 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 | 2,146 | 2,146 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,112 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,142 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 43 | 26 | 43 | 38.4% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 9 | 23 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Kukurin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Kukurin's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 81.4% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.5% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kukurin usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kukurin usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kukurin usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kukurin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kukurin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 81.5% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Luka Kukurin's chess games
All 112 games by Luka Kukurin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 43 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Renato Licardo | 2,238 | Porec Open | B30 |
| Apr 2014 | Zeljko Zufic | 2,201 | Istria Cup | E16 |
| Oct 2022 | Davor Vlahov | 2,196 | 30th chT1B-CRO | C11 |
| Sep 2016 | Mieszko Mis | 2,194 | 30th Pula Open | B01 |
| Dec 2012 | Radoslav Babic | 2,177 | Porec Open 12th | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 1,855 |
| 23rd chT-CRO U20 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,895 |
| Porec Open | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| 30th chT1B-CRO | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| Porec Open 12th | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 30th Pula Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Kukurin's chess games?
112 games by Luka Kukurin, from Jul 2011 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 Kukurin has played.
What does Luka Kukurin play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Luka Kukurin opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Kukurin answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Luka Kukurin play as White?
As White, Luka Kukurin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Kukurin play as Black?
As Black, Luka Kukurin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Luka Kukurin's FIDE rating?
Luka Kukurin is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luka Kukurin played?
Our database contains 112 games by Luka Kukurin, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Kukurin?
112 games by Luka Kukurin 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.