Prepare against Blaz Debevec
CM · SVN · World #12,102 classical · FIDE ID 14605813
When preparing against Blaz Debevec, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 813 games by Blaz Debevec, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Blaz Debevec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Blaz Debevec 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 | 2,141 | 2,227 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,216 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,243 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 813 | 256 | 318 | 239 | 31.5% |
| As White | 392 | 134 | 152 | 106 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 421 | 122 | 166 | 133 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Blaz Debevec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Blaz Debevec's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 265 | 67.6% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 115 | 29.3% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Debevec usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Debevec usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Debevec usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Debevec usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Debevec usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Debevec usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 66 | 33.3% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 11.6% | 65.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 46.3% | 51.6% |
| d6 | 46 | 33.8% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 22 | 16.2% | 29.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Blaz Debevec's chess games
All 813 games by Blaz Debevec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 256 wins, 318 draws, 239 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 38 | 15/13/10 | 39.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 16/14/6 | 44.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 33 | 7/12/14 | 21.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/12/3 | 21.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 23 | 6/13/4 | 26.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 1/11/9 | 4.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 0/8/7 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Ralf Akesson | 2,428 | 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | D79 |
| Jul 2018 | Sergey Domogaev | 2,414 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | E74 |
| Feb 2021 | Roy Saptarshi | 2,411 | Novi Sad TS Mix 157th | C96 |
| Feb 2015 | Zan Tomazini | 2,372 | 20th Nova Gorica Open A | A57 |
| Apr 2018 | Jernej Spalir | 2,363 | 28th ch-SLO | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 63 | 32.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2012 | 36 | 21 | 2,066 |
| SLO-CupT | 2018 | 26 | 11 | 2,092 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,082 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2006 | 14 | 6 | 1,900 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 157th | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,219 |
| 24th Zadar Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Blaz Debevec's chess games?
813 games by Blaz Debevec, from Jul 2004 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 Debevec has played.
What does Blaz Debevec play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Blaz Debevec opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Blaz Debevec answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Blaz Debevec play as White?
As White, Blaz Debevec's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 21.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Blaz Debevec play as Black?
As Black, Blaz Debevec most often plays: Rat Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 4.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 421 games.
What is Blaz Debevec's FIDE rating?
Blaz Debevec is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Blaz Debevec played?
Our database contains 813 games by Blaz Debevec, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 318 draws, 239 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Blaz Debevec?
813 games by Blaz Debevec 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.