Prepare against Bostjan Pretnar
SVN · World #65,470 classical · FIDE ID 14614065
When preparing against Bostjan Pretnar, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 86 games by Bostjan Pretnar, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bostjan Pretnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bostjan Pretnar 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 | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 36.0% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bostjan Pretnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bostjan Pretnar's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 86.7% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 56.4% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Pretnar usually continues Bg5 (85.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pretnar usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Pretnar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pretnar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pretnar usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pretnar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Bostjan Pretnar's chess games
All 86 games by Bostjan Pretnar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 31 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Ivica Bozanic | 2,101 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | B05 |
| Nov 2019 | Joze Pucelj | 2,079 | chT2-SLO West | B04 |
| Jan 2021 | Milan Bijelic | 2,019 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | D00 |
| Jan 2021 | Marjan Butala | 1,984 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | B03 |
| Jan 2021 | Kristijan Sagovac | 1,937 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 60 | 31.5 | 1,816 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,955 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bostjan Pretnar's chess games?
86 games by Bostjan Pretnar, from Jul 2011 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 Bostjan Pretnar has played.
What does Bostjan Pretnar play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Bostjan Pretnar opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bostjan Pretnar answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Bostjan Pretnar play as White?
As White, Bostjan Pretnar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bostjan Pretnar play as Black?
As Black, Bostjan Pretnar most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Bostjan Pretnar's FIDE rating?
Bostjan Pretnar is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bostjan Pretnar played?
Our database contains 86 games by Bostjan Pretnar, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bostjan Pretnar?
86 games by Bostjan Pretnar 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.