Prepare against Stjepan Kerovec
HRV · World #104,705 classical · FIDE ID 14524015
When preparing against Stjepan Kerovec, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Stjepan Kerovec, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stjepan Kerovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stjepan Kerovec 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 | 1,716 | 1,784 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,823 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,713 | 1,756 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 27.5% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stjepan Kerovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stjepan Kerovec's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kerovec usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kerovec usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kerovec usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kerovec usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Stjepan Kerovec's chess games
All 40 games by Stjepan Kerovec in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Franjo Jancikic | 1,792 | Medjimurske Team Cup | A52 |
| Feb 2014 | Stjepan Delija | 1,767 | Medimurska CupT | B21 |
| Feb 2014 | Branko Kerman | 1,617 | Medimurska CupT | C50 |
| May 2014 | Lovro Spiranec | 1,464 | chT4B-CRO Center North | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 24 | 9 | 1,618 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,782 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stjepan Kerovec's chess games?
40 games by Stjepan Kerovec, from Jan 2014 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 Stjepan Kerovec has played.
What does Stjepan Kerovec play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Stjepan Kerovec opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stjepan Kerovec answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Stjepan Kerovec play as White?
As White, Stjepan Kerovec's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stjepan Kerovec play as Black?
As Black, Stjepan Kerovec most often plays: Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Anderssen's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Stjepan Kerovec's FIDE rating?
Stjepan Kerovec is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,713 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (May 2017).
How many games has Stjepan Kerovec played?
Our database contains 40 games by Stjepan Kerovec, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stjepan Kerovec?
40 games by Stjepan Kerovec 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.