Prepare against Vlatko Kukuljan
HRV · World #33,638 classical · FIDE ID 14511045
Our database contains 111 games by Vlatko Kukuljan, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vlatko Kukuljan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlatko Kukuljan 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 | 1,966 | 2,043 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,995 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,036 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 33 | 45 | 33 | 29.7% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 25 | 13 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlatko Kukuljan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlatko Kukuljan's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 91.5% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kukuljan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kukuljan usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kukuljan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Kukuljan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kukuljan usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Kukuljan usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 74.2% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Vlatko Kukuljan's chess games
All 111 games by Vlatko Kukuljan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 33 wins, 45 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Mario Muskardin | 2,233 | chT2-CRO West | A46 |
| Nov 2010 | Mate Ribicic | 2,181 | 4th Mediterranean Open B | A40 |
| Nov 2010 | Omar Orenda | 2,157 | 4th Mediterranean Open B | A47 |
| Apr 2013 | Ivan Karabaic | 2,157 | chT2-CRO West | A48 |
| Nov 2010 | Irving Pejic | 2,116 | 4th Mediterranean Open B | E57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-CRO West | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,036 |
| 17th chT-CRO U20 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| 16th chT-CRO U20 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,203 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,036 |
| 7th ch-Mediterranean | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 15th chT-CRO U20 | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlatko Kukuljan's chess games?
111 games by Vlatko Kukuljan, from Oct 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 Vlatko Kukuljan has played.
What does Vlatko Kukuljan play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Vlatko Kukuljan opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlatko Kukuljan answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vlatko Kukuljan play as White?
As White, Vlatko Kukuljan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlatko Kukuljan play as Black?
As Black, Vlatko Kukuljan most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Vlatko Kukuljan's FIDE rating?
Vlatko Kukuljan is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Vlatko Kukuljan played?
Our database contains 111 games by Vlatko Kukuljan, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 45 draws, 33 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlatko Kukuljan?
111 games by Vlatko Kukuljan 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.