Prepare against Sasa Kulic
Canada · World #11,767 classical · FIDE ID 2606658
Our database contains 32 games by Sasa Kulic, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Kulic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Kulic 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 | 2,144 | 2,214 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 31.3% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Kulic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Kulic's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (79% of these games) — Kulic usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kulic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kulic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kulic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Sasa Kulic's chess games
All 32 games by Sasa Kulic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,380 | Canadian Open | A21 |
| Jul 2005 | Sebastian Predescu | 2,235 | Guelph Open | B92 |
| Jul 2005 | Matan Prilleltensky | 2,103 | Guelph Open | B54 |
| Aug 2024 | Ricardo Paulos Fernandes | 2,078 | Maia Chess Open 2024 | B40 |
| Jul 2006 | Keith Wight | 2,035 | Canadian Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,283 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| Philadelphia Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,261 |
| Guelph Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
| 14th Split Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,204 |
| Maia Chess Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,478 |
| 7th Barcelona Sants Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Kulic's chess games?
32 games by Sasa Kulic, from Jul 2005 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 Sasa Kulic has played.
What does Sasa Kulic play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sasa Kulic opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Kulic answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sasa Kulic play as White?
As White, Sasa Kulic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Kulic play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Kulic most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Sasa Kulic's FIDE rating?
Sasa Kulic is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Sasa Kulic played?
Our database contains 32 games by Sasa Kulic, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Kulic?
32 games by Sasa Kulic 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.