Prepare against Slaven Krkljes
HRV · World #14,299 classical · FIDE ID 14508206
When preparing against Slaven Krkljes, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 170 games by Slaven Krkljes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Slaven Krkljes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slaven Krkljes 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 | 2,113 | 2,223 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,237 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,237 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 64 | 33 | 73 | 37.6% |
| As White | 84 | 36 | 16 | 32 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 86 | 28 | 17 | 41 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slaven Krkljes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slaven Krkljes's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 53.6% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 31 | 36.9% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Krkljes usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Krkljes usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Krkljes usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Krkljes usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Krkljes usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Krkljes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 57.5% | 34.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.5% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Slaven Krkljes's chess games
All 170 games by Slaven Krkljes 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: 64 wins, 33 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Gabriel Flom | 2,423 | 5th Mediterranean Open | A60 |
| Nov 2007 | Dinko Brumen | 2,402 | Rijeka Open | A45 |
| Jan 2003 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,366 | Rabac Open | A24 |
| Jun 2004 | Darko Covic | 2,343 | CRO Cup | B85 |
| Nov 2011 | Damir Sutkovic | 2,339 | 5th Mediterranean Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2017 | 38 | 18 | 2,165 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2003 | 18 | 11 | 2,283 |
| 04 Kastav Hotel Opatija B | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| Rijeka Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,249 |
| 3rd Mediterranean Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 5th Mediterranean Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slaven Krkljes's chess games?
170 games by Slaven Krkljes, 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 Slaven Krkljes has played.
What does Slaven Krkljes play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Slaven Krkljes opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slaven Krkljes answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Slaven Krkljes play as White?
As White, Slaven Krkljes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slaven Krkljes play as Black?
As Black, Slaven Krkljes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Slaven Krkljes's FIDE rating?
Slaven Krkljes is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Slaven Krkljes played?
Our database contains 170 games by Slaven Krkljes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 33 draws, 73 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slaven Krkljes?
170 games by Slaven Krkljes 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.