Prepare against Ales Brcar
SVN · World #9,052 classical · FIDE ID 14608537
Our database contains 309 games by Ales Brcar, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ales Brcar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ales Brcar 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 | 2,185 | 2,200 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,070 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,061 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 118 | 94 | 97 | 38.2% |
| As White | 148 | 61 | 44 | 43 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 161 | 57 | 50 | 54 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ales Brcar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ales Brcar's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 60.1% | 57.3% |
| e4 | 56 | 37.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 57.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Brcar usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Brcar usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Brcar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Brcar usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Brcar usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Brcar usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 52.3% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 32 | 37.2% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 73.1% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 25.0% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Ales Brcar's chess games
All 309 games by Ales Brcar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 118 wins, 94 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,559 | Otocec Krka Terme Open | E29 |
| Dec 2017 | Florian Schwabeneder | 2,398 | 26th Donau Open | D35 |
| Sep 2022 | Denis Gjuran | 2,300 | 32nd chT-SLO | D37 |
| Sep 2012 | Jan Gombac | 2,267 | chT1-SLO West | E61 |
| Sep 2021 | Matjaz Justin | 2,261 | 31st chT-SLO | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 58 | 34 | 2,163 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,520 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2014 | 17 | 12 | 2,105 |
| ch-SLO U12 | 2006 | 13 | 5 | 1,506 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-SLO U20 qual | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ales Brcar's chess games?
309 games by Ales Brcar, from Jan 2009 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 Ales Brcar has played.
What does Ales Brcar play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Ales Brcar opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ales Brcar answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ales Brcar play as White?
As White, Ales Brcar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ales Brcar play as Black?
As Black, Ales Brcar most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Ales Brcar's FIDE rating?
Ales Brcar is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ales Brcar played?
Our database contains 309 games by Ales Brcar, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 94 draws, 97 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ales Brcar?
309 games by Ales Brcar 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.