Prepare against Predrag Kliska
HRV · World #29,125 classical · FIDE ID 14503840
Our database contains 52 games by Predrag Kliska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Predrag Kliska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Predrag Kliska 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 | 1,991 | 2,151 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,148 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,160 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 19.2% |
| As White | 27 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 7.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Predrag Kliska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Predrag Kliska's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kliska usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kliska usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kliska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kliska usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kliska usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kliska usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Predrag Kliska's chess games
All 52 games by Predrag Kliska in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ivor Vukovic | 2,335 | Zagreb Open | A08 |
| Apr 2012 | Zvonimir Grdinic | 2,246 | chT2-CRO Center | E97 |
| Apr 2010 | Mirko Raljic | 2,153 | chT2-CRO Center | B25 |
| Oct 2010 | Goran Vodopija | 2,146 | chT2-CRO Center | A16 |
| Mar 2010 | Marijan Blagojevic | 2,127 | chT2-CRO Center | D68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,161 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-SVK | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| Zagreb Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Predrag Kliska's chess games?
52 games by Predrag Kliska, from Apr 2003 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 Predrag Kliska has played.
What does Predrag Kliska play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Predrag Kliska opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Predrag Kliska answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Predrag Kliska play as White?
As White, Predrag Kliska's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Predrag Kliska play as Black?
As Black, Predrag Kliska most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Predrag Kliska's FIDE rating?
Predrag Kliska is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Predrag Kliska played?
Our database contains 52 games by Predrag Kliska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Predrag Kliska?
52 games by Predrag Kliska 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.