Prepare against Anze Znidaric
SVN · World #17,606 classical · FIDE ID 14609258
Our database contains 281 games by Anze Znidaric, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anze Znidaric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anze Znidaric 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 | 2,079 | 2,111 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 104 | 78 | 99 | 37.0% |
| As White | 144 | 56 | 48 | 40 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 137 | 48 | 30 | 59 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anze Znidaric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anze Znidaric's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 73 | 50.7% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 43 | 29.9% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 28 | 19.4% | 58.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Znidaric usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Znidaric usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Znidaric usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Znidaric usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Znidaric usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Znidaric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 80.0% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 32.1% | 5.6% |
Anze Znidaric's chess games
All 281 games by Anze Znidaric in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 104 wins, 78 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E65 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 17/8/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Bjarke Hautop Kristensen | 2,391 | 9th ch-EU Union U12 | E07 |
| Sep 2015 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,354 | 25th EU-ch U16 | E44 |
| Dec 2015 | Drazen Curic | 2,254 | 22nd Zadar Open B | B52 |
| Dec 2015 | Rikard Medancic | 2,235 | 22nd Zadar Open B | D11 |
| Feb 2017 | Tilen Kodric | 2,192 | ch-SLO U18 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2015 | 26 | 11 | 1,909 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2016 | 24 | 14.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,525 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 1,860 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2015 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,994 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,758 |
| 18th Nova Gorica Open A | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,203 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U12 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anze Znidaric's chess games?
281 games by Anze Znidaric, from Sep 2010 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 Anze Znidaric has played.
What does Anze Znidaric play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Anze Znidaric opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anze Znidaric answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Anze Znidaric play as White?
As White, Anze Znidaric's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anze Znidaric play as Black?
As Black, Anze Znidaric most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Anze Znidaric's FIDE rating?
Anze Znidaric is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Anze Znidaric played?
Our database contains 281 games by Anze Znidaric, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 78 draws, 99 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anze Znidaric?
281 games by Anze Znidaric 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.