Prepare against Niko Perusko
HRV · World #37,691 classical · FIDE ID 14565609
Our database contains 50 games by Niko Perusko, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niko Perusko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niko Perusko 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 | 1,946 | 2,029 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,006 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,119 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 42.0% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niko Perusko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niko Perusko's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 66.7% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Perusko usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Perusko usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Perusko usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Perusko usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Perusko usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Niko Perusko's chess games
All 50 games by Niko Perusko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Colin Federer | 2,185 | 3rd Hvar Open | D30 |
| Jul 2022 | Luka Karlusic | 2,089 | ch-CRO U17/19 | E19 |
| Jul 2022 | Matija Faukovic | 2,026 | ch-CRO U17/19 | A30 |
| Sep 2020 | Tomislav Sabalic | 1,897 | chT3-CRO West | B15 |
| Jul 2022 | Kristijan Sagovac | 1,879 | ch-CRO U17/19 | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,583 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-CRO U17/19 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
| 3rd Hvar Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,963 |
| CRO Cup | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,853 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,633 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niko Perusko's chess games?
50 games by Niko Perusko, from Apr 2016 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 Niko Perusko has played.
What does Niko Perusko play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Niko Perusko opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.b4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niko Perusko answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Niko Perusko play as White?
As White, Niko Perusko's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niko Perusko play as Black?
As Black, Niko Perusko most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Niko Perusko's FIDE rating?
Niko Perusko is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Niko Perusko played?
Our database contains 50 games by Niko Perusko, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niko Perusko?
50 games by Niko Perusko 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.