Prepare against Vito Nimac-Kalcina
HRV · World #36,556 classical · FIDE ID 14598620
When preparing against Vito Nimac-Kalcina, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Vito Nimac-Kalcina, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vito Nimac-Kalcina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vito Nimac-Kalcina 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 | 1,952 | 2,095 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,728 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 34.8% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vito Nimac-Kalcina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vito Nimac-Kalcina's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 87.2% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Nimac-Kalcina usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nimac-Kalcina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Nimac-Kalcina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nimac-Kalcina usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Vito Nimac-Kalcina's chess games
All 69 games by Vito Nimac-Kalcina in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Sep 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Milan Brigljevic | 2,186 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | C26 |
| Jun 2026 | Damian Vucenovic | 2,181 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | B27 |
| Feb 2026 | Marin Bacetic | 2,080 | Prvenstvo županije Splitsko - dalmatinske u šahu za 2026. godinu | C26 |
| May 2026 | Andrej Stankovic | 1,970 | Croatian Cup 2026 | C24 |
| May 2026 | Borna Radic | 1,963 | Croatian Cup 2026 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,994 |
| Pojedinačno kadetsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,871 |
| XXXV. Juniorsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026. | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,376 |
| Prvenstvo županije Splitsko - dalmatinske u šahu za 2026. godinu | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,947 |
| 6th Split Rapid Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vito Nimac-Kalcina's chess games?
69 games by Vito Nimac-Kalcina, from Jun 2022 to Sep 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 Vito Nimac-Kalcina has played.
What does Vito Nimac-Kalcina play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Vito Nimac-Kalcina opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vito Nimac-Kalcina answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vito Nimac-Kalcina play as White?
As White, Vito Nimac-Kalcina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vito Nimac-Kalcina play as Black?
As Black, Vito Nimac-Kalcina most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Vito Nimac-Kalcina's FIDE rating?
Vito Nimac-Kalcina is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vito Nimac-Kalcina played?
Our database contains 69 games by Vito Nimac-Kalcina, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vito Nimac-Kalcina?
69 games by Vito Nimac-Kalcina 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.