Prepare against Metod Krivec
SVN · World #68,409 classical · FIDE ID 14612160
When preparing against Metod Krivec, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (75%).
Our database contains 65 games by Metod Krivec, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Metod Krivec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Metod Krivec 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 | 1,827 | 1,901 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 30.8% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Metod Krivec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Metod Krivec's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.1% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Krivec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Krivec usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Krivec usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Metod Krivec's chess games
All 65 games by Metod Krivec in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Jakob Ursic | 1,925 | chT2-SLO West | C00 |
| Nov 2016 | Milorad Bulatovic | 1,864 | chT2-SLO West | A01 |
| Dec 2021 | Franc Ravnik | 1,831 | chT2-SLO West | D85 |
| Nov 2022 | Marko Ribicic | 1,805 | chT2-SLO West | D09 |
| Nov 2019 | Igor Turkovic | 1,789 | chT2-SLO West | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 59 | 28 | 1,745 |
| chT-SLO Qualifier | 1995 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,750 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2010 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Metod Krivec's chess games?
65 games by Metod Krivec, from Dec 2012 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 Metod Krivec has played.
What does Metod Krivec play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Metod Krivec opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Metod Krivec answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Metod Krivec play as White?
As White, Metod Krivec's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Metod Krivec play as Black?
As Black, Metod Krivec most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Metod Krivec's FIDE rating?
Metod Krivec is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Metod Krivec played?
Our database contains 65 games by Metod Krivec, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Metod Krivec?
65 games by Metod Krivec 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.