Prepare against Branko Spalir
SVN · World #13,932 classical · FIDE ID 14604892
Our database contains 99 games by Branko Spalir, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Spalir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Spalir 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 | 2,117 | 2,141 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,123 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,099 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 27 | 38 | 34 | 27.3% |
| As White | 50 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Spalir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Spalir's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Spalir usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Spalir usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Spalir usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
Branko Spalir's chess games
All 99 games by Branko Spalir in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 38 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Tamas Horvath | 2,306 | chT-SLO East 29th | B25 |
| Nov 2006 | Bozo Stucl | 2,291 | chT1-SLO East | D78 |
| Oct 2015 | Zdenko Jusic | 2,280 | chT1-SLO East | C90 |
| Oct 2012 | Danilo Perus | 2,259 | chT1-SLO Ost | B25 |
| Oct 2019 | Nejc Drnovsek | 2,249 | chT-SLO East 29th | D56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 52 | 24 | 2,126 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 21 | 9 | 2,093 |
| chT-SLO East | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-SLO East 29th | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,430 |
| SLO-CupT | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,874 |
| chT-SLO2E | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Spalir's chess games?
99 games by Branko Spalir, from Jan 2004 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 Branko Spalir has played.
What does Branko Spalir play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Branko Spalir opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Spalir answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Branko Spalir play as White?
As White, Branko Spalir's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Spalir play as Black?
As Black, Branko Spalir most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Branko Spalir's FIDE rating?
Branko Spalir is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Branko Spalir played?
Our database contains 99 games by Branko Spalir, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 38 draws, 34 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Spalir?
99 games by Branko Spalir 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.