Prepare against Bostjan Sirnik
SVN · World #8,794 classical · FIDE ID 14601494
Our database contains 401 games by Bostjan Sirnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bostjan Sirnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bostjan Sirnik 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 | 2,190 | 2,260 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,262 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 167 | 100 | 134 | 41.6% |
| As White | 199 | 86 | 48 | 65 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 202 | 81 | 52 | 69 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bostjan Sirnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bostjan Sirnik's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 91.5% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sirnik usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sirnik usually continues Bf4 (65.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sirnik usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sirnik usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sirnik usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Sirnik usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 51 | 47.7% | 63.7% |
| d5 | 25 | 23.4% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 13.1% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 77.6% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 13.4% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Bostjan Sirnik's chess games
All 401 games by Bostjan Sirnik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 167 wins, 100 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 37 | 16/12/9 | 43.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 14/5/15 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 32 | 17/2/13 | 53.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 41 | 16/14/11 | 39.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 15/7/17 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,389 | 15th Donau Open | A48 |
| Jul 2006 | Zlatko Basagic | 2,372 | 16th chT-SLO | A40 |
| Jul 2006 | Matjaz Justin | 2,351 | 16th chT-SLO | A46 |
| Mar 2003 | Roar Elseth | 2,349 | Internet Section 17-A | A45 |
| Jan 1998 | Igor Kragelj | 2,310 | 3rd Nova Gorica Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 43 | 24 | 2,242 |
| Portoroz Open | 2003 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,146 |
| chT-SLO | 1999 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1993 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,339 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2012 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,213 |
| SLO-CupT | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,093 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 1994 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bostjan Sirnik's chess games?
401 games by Bostjan Sirnik, from Apr 2003 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 Sirnik has played.
What does Bostjan Sirnik play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Bostjan Sirnik opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bostjan Sirnik answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bostjan Sirnik play as White?
As White, Bostjan Sirnik's most-played openings in our database are: London System (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bostjan Sirnik play as Black?
As Black, Bostjan Sirnik most often plays: Philidor (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Bostjan Sirnik's FIDE rating?
Bostjan Sirnik is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Bostjan Sirnik played?
Our database contains 401 games by Bostjan Sirnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 100 draws, 134 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bostjan Sirnik?
401 games by Bostjan Sirnik 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.