Prepare against Anton Praznik
FM · SVN · World #41,657 classical · FIDE ID 14600382
When preparing against Anton Praznik, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 11.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 746 games by Anton Praznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Praznik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Praznik 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 | 1,928 | 2,346 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,178 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,178 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 746 | 291 | 264 | 191 | 39.0% |
| As White | 372 | 173 | 123 | 76 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 374 | 118 | 141 | 115 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Praznik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Praznik's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 367 | 98.7% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Praznik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Praznik usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Praznik usually continues d4 (64.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Praznik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (33% of these games) — Praznik usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 134 | 72.0% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 30 | 16.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 7.0% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 71.9% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 31 | 22.3% | 51.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Anton Praznik's chess games
All 746 games by Anton Praznik 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: 291 wins, 264 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 60 | 20/20/20 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 18/17/5 | 45.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 14/3/1 | 77.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 127 | 37/54/36 | 29.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 33 | 15/9/9 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 3/11/13 | 11.1% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,515 | 12th Ljubljana Open | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Boris Golubovic | 2,450 | 18th Bled Open | E90 |
| Jan 1995 | Bazar Khatanbaatar | 2,440 | Pardubice Open | B07 |
| Aug 2002 | Edward Porper | 2,428 | 18th Faakersee Open | A70 |
| Aug 2004 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,420 | 13th Feffernitz Raika Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 47 | 19 | 2,181 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1997 | 39 | 26 | 2,301 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,267 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1992 | 17 | 11 | 2,265 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-SLO sf | 1997 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-SLO | 1991 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,383 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Praznik's chess games?
746 games by Anton Praznik, 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 Anton Praznik has played.
What does Anton Praznik play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Anton Praznik opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Praznik answers 1...d6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Anton Praznik play as White?
As White, Anton Praznik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (60 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Praznik play as Black?
As Black, Anton Praznik most often plays: Pirc Defense (127 games, 29.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 374 games.
What is Anton Praznik's FIDE rating?
Anton Praznik is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Anton Praznik played?
Our database contains 746 games by Anton Praznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 291 wins, 264 draws, 191 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Praznik?
746 games by Anton Praznik 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.