Prepare against Blaz Bratovic
IM · SVN · World #3,468 classical · FIDE ID 14603551
When preparing against Blaz Bratovic, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 728 games by Blaz Bratovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Blaz Bratovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Blaz Bratovic 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 | 2,321 | 2,412 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,314 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,360 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 728 | 307 | 186 | 234 | 42.2% |
| As White | 361 | 170 | 91 | 100 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 367 | 137 | 95 | 134 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Blaz Bratovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Blaz Bratovic's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 310 | 85.9% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 7.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 5.3% | 73.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bratovic usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bratovic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bratovic usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bratovic usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Bratovic usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bratovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 72.6% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 30 | 17.1% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.4% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 57.1% | 44.9% |
| f5 | 33 | 27.7% | 42.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Blaz Bratovic's chess games
All 728 games by Blaz Bratovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 307 wins, 186 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 30/7/16 | 56.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 23/8/14 | 51.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 15/4/20 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Jure Skoberne | 2,555 | chT1-SLO West | C02 |
| May 2024 | Sabino Brunello | 2,515 | Ljubljana Open | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,507 | 11th Portoroz Open | E90 |
| Nov 2002 | John Shaw | 2,484 | Olympiad-35 | B32 |
| Jul 2022 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,484 | 4th Belgrade Summer GM | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 236 | 117 | 2,231 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 66 | 39 | 2,315 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2002 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,304 |
| Bled Open B | 1999 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2002 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1999 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,453 |
| Ptuj | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Blaz Bratovic's chess games?
728 games by Blaz Bratovic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Blaz Bratovic has played.
What does Blaz Bratovic play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Blaz Bratovic opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Blaz Bratovic answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Blaz Bratovic play as White?
As White, Blaz Bratovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 56.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Blaz Bratovic play as Black?
As Black, Blaz Bratovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 367 games.
What is Blaz Bratovic's FIDE rating?
Blaz Bratovic is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Blaz Bratovic played?
Our database contains 728 games by Blaz Bratovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 186 draws, 234 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Blaz Bratovic?
728 games by Blaz Bratovic 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.