Prepare against Bostjan Markun
FM · SVN · World #6,291 classical · FIDE ID 14601206
When preparing against Bostjan Markun, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Bostjan Markun, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bostjan Markun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bostjan Markun 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 | 2,241 | 2,337 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,322 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,322 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 147 | 150 | 104 | 36.6% |
| As White | 195 | 81 | 74 | 39 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 207 | 66 | 76 | 65 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bostjan Markun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bostjan Markun's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 99.5% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Markun usually continues c3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Markun usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Markun usually continues d4 (62.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Markun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 58.3% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 24 | 25.0% | 60.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 16.7% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 93.6% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Bostjan Markun's chess games
All 402 games by Bostjan Markun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 147 wins, 150 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 41 | 15/19/7 | 36.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 6/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,495 | 7th chT-SLO | C43 |
| Oct 2009 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,424 | chT-SLO 1a West | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Zlatko Basagic | 2,420 | 15th Bled Open | E61 |
| Nov 2005 | Leon Gostisa | 2,415 | 15th chT-SLO | D03 |
| Oct 2012 | Mladen Milenkovic | 2,403 | chT1-SLO West | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 41 | 21 | 2,258 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,302 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 22 | 13 | 2,324 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1994 | 19 | 13 | 2,150 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1992 | 17 | 10 | 2,215 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1997 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,317 |
| chT2-SLO w | 2003 | 14 | 6 | 2,174 |
| chT-SLO West | 2004 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bostjan Markun's chess games?
402 games by Bostjan Markun, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Bostjan Markun has played.
What does Bostjan Markun play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Bostjan Markun opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bostjan Markun answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Bostjan Markun play as White?
As White, Bostjan Markun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (41 games, 36.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bostjan Markun play as Black?
As Black, Bostjan Markun most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Bostjan Markun's FIDE rating?
Bostjan Markun is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Bostjan Markun played?
Our database contains 402 games by Bostjan Markun, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 150 draws, 104 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bostjan Markun?
402 games by Bostjan Markun 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.