Prepare against Uros Krstic
IM · HRV · World #4,540 classical · FIDE ID 14503476
Our database contains 958 games by Uros Krstic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Uros Krstic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uros 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 | 2,287 | 2,492 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,473 | 2,473 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,428 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 958 | 365 | 339 | 254 | 38.1% |
| As White | 475 | 196 | 168 | 111 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 483 | 169 | 171 | 143 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uros Krstic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uros Krstic's side.
First moves as White (475 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 409 | 86.1% | 60.4% |
| g3 | 33 | 6.9% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 4.6% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 2.1% | 45.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Krstic usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 47.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Bg2 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Bg2 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Krstic usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 140 | 59.6% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 62 | 26.4% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 14 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 5.5% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 61.9% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 42 | 25.0% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 19 | 11.3% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Uros Krstic's chess games
All 958 games by Uros Krstic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 365 wins, 339 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 87 | 29/31/27 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 55 | 31/17/7 | 56.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 39 | 13/14/12 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Ivan Morovic Fernandez | 2,611 | 14th Pula Open | B46 |
| Sep 2012 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,577 | 21st chT-CRO 1A | E94 |
| May 2022 | Leon Livaic | 2,562 | CRO Cup | A14 |
| Nov 2010 | Goran Dizdar | 2,555 | chT2W-AUT 1011 | E62 |
| Dec 2003 | Robert Zelcic | 2,552 | Zadar Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 44 | 18.5 | 2,367 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 31 | 17 | 2,340 |
| CRO Cup | 2022 | 26 | 14 | 2,393 |
| ch-CRO | 2000 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 19 | 15.5 | 2,501 |
| Zagreb Open | 1999 | 18 | 13 | 2,417 |
| Bled Open B | 1998 | 17 | 12 | 2,287 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 16 | 8 | 2,315 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Zelcic (10 games) · Ozren Biti (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uros Krstic's chess games?
958 games by Uros Krstic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Uros Krstic has played.
What does Uros Krstic play on the first move as White?
Across 475 games with White in our database, Uros Krstic opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uros Krstic answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Uros Krstic play as White?
As White, Uros Krstic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (87 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (55 games, 56.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (27 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 475 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uros Krstic play as Black?
As Black, Uros Krstic most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 483 games.
What is Uros Krstic's FIDE rating?
Uros Krstic is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,473 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,492 (May 2013).
How many games has Uros Krstic played?
Our database contains 958 games by Uros Krstic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 365 wins, 339 draws, 254 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uros Krstic?
958 games by Uros 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.