Prepare against Mario Kristofic
Austria · World #59,372 classical · FIDE ID 1619241
Our database contains 35 games by Mario Kristofic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Kristofic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Kristofic 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 | 1,858 | 1,956 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,008 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 28.6% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Kristofic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Kristofic's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 43.8% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kristofic usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kristofic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kristofic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Kristofic usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kristofic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kristofic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mario Kristofic's chess games
All 35 games by Mario Kristofic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Jul 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Mario Ramoser | 1,880 | Werfen Open B | C02 |
| Mar 2014 | Giansalvo Cirrincione | 1,802 | 2nd Stein am Rhein Open | B20 |
| Mar 2019 | Werner Krammer | 1,677 | Bad Woerishofen Open B 35th | A45 |
| May 2006 | Siegfried Metzger | 1,600 | Stockerau Open B | B40 |
| May 2006 | Josef Gindl | 1,570 | Stockerau Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,055 |
| Werfen Open B | 1994 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,680 |
| 2nd Stein am Rhein Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| Stockerau Open B | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 1,811 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,693 |
| San Bernardino Spring Open | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,661 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,811 |
| 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Kristofic's chess games?
35 games by Mario Kristofic, from Jan 2011 to Jul 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 Mario Kristofic has played.
What does Mario Kristofic play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mario Kristofic opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Kristofic answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Kristofic play as White?
As White, Mario Kristofic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Kristofic play as Black?
As Black, Mario Kristofic most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mario Kristofic's FIDE rating?
Mario Kristofic is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Mario Kristofic played?
Our database contains 35 games by Mario Kristofic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Kristofic?
35 games by Mario Kristofic 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.