Prepare against Zvjezdan Karlic
HRV · World #25,887 classical · FIDE ID 14503328
Our database contains 45 games by Zvjezdan Karlic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvjezdan Karlic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvjezdan Karlic 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 | 2,012 | 2,256 | Oct 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,061 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvjezdan Karlic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvjezdan Karlic's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 76.9% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Karlic usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Karlic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Karlic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Karlic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Karlic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zvjezdan Karlic's chess games
All 45 games by Zvjezdan Karlic 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Branimir Jukic | 2,360 | chT-CRO | B50 |
| Jan 1994 | Zdenko Jukic | 2,230 | chT-CRO | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Zvonko Krecak | 2,210 | Zagreb Open | E69 |
| Apr 2009 | Branko Mrksic | 2,187 | chT3-CRO | D37 |
| Jan 1993 | Josip Arbanas | 2,170 | ch-CRO | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 1994 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,351 |
| Zagreb Open | 1998 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,043 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-CRO | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 2,144 |
| chT-CRO Center | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,948 |
| Pula PCA Open | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvjezdan Karlic's chess games?
45 games by Zvjezdan Karlic, 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 Zvjezdan Karlic has played.
What does Zvjezdan Karlic play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Zvjezdan Karlic opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvjezdan Karlic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zvjezdan Karlic play as White?
As White, Zvjezdan Karlic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvjezdan Karlic play as Black?
As Black, Zvjezdan Karlic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Zvjezdan Karlic's FIDE rating?
Zvjezdan Karlic is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Zvjezdan Karlic played?
Our database contains 45 games by Zvjezdan Karlic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvjezdan Karlic?
45 games by Zvjezdan Karlic 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.