Prepare against Petar Krstic
FM · Serbia · World #4,215 classical · FIDE ID 939706
Our database contains 441 games by Petar Krstic, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petar Krstic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petar Krstic 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 | 2,297 | 2,358 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,364 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,324 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 182 | 142 | 117 | 41.3% |
| As White | 225 | 102 | 66 | 57 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 216 | 80 | 76 | 60 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petar Krstic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petar Krstic's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 55.6% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 82 | 36.4% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.7% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Krstic usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Krstic usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Krstic usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Krstic usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 58.9% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 18 | 16.8% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 14.0% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 43.9% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 43.9% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.6% | 57.1% |
Petar Krstic's chess games
All 441 games by Petar Krstic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 182 wins, 142 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,522 | ch-SRB | B22 |
| Apr 2010 | Borko Lajthajm | 2,504 | ch-SRB | A11 |
| Sep 2016 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,496 | chT-SRB | A17 |
| Aug 2007 | Sinisa S Popov | 2,481 | 1st chT-SRB | E42 |
| Mar 2008 | Dritan Mehmeti | 2,419 | Bar Open A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2018 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2009 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 21 | 15 | 2,412 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-SRB | 2010 | 13 | 4 | 2,368 |
| Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial | 2014 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,414 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-SCG U20 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petar Krstic's chess games?
441 games by Petar Krstic, from Oct 2004 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 Petar Krstic has played.
What does Petar Krstic play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Petar Krstic opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petar Krstic answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Petar Krstic play as White?
As White, Petar Krstic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petar Krstic play as Black?
As Black, Petar Krstic most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Petar Krstic's FIDE rating?
Petar Krstic is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Petar Krstic played?
Our database contains 441 games by Petar Krstic, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 142 draws, 117 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petar Krstic?
441 games by Petar Krstic 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.