Prepare against Jaka Brilej
FM · SVN · World #2,217 classical · FIDE ID 14618818
Our database contains 1,140 games by Jaka Brilej, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaka Brilej's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaka Brilej 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 | 2,372 | 2,412 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,389 | 2,389 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,358 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,140 | 468 | 235 | 437 | 41.1% |
| As White | 563 | 249 | 118 | 196 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 577 | 219 | 117 | 241 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaka Brilej's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaka Brilej's side.
First moves as White (563 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 353 | 62.7% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 82 | 14.6% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 70 | 12.4% | 49.3% |
| c4 | 54 | 9.6% | 53.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Brilej usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Brilej usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Brilej usually continues d4 (42.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Brilej usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Brilej usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Brilej usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 190 | 61.1% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 48 | 15.4% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 39 | 12.5% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 24 | 7.7% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 43.1% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 57 | 34.1% | 57.9% |
| f5 | 37 | 22.2% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Jaka Brilej's chess games
All 1,140 games by Jaka Brilej in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Aug 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: 468 wins, 235 draws, 437 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 48 | 20/12/16 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 36 | 17/11/8 | 47.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 10/4/15 | 34.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 25 | 13/2/10 | 52.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 51 | 13/11/27 | 25.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 45 | 20/11/14 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 42 | 20/9/13 | 47.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 19/1/16 | 52.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 3/5/13 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Feb 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Jan 2021 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,619 | Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup Elitte-A | B90 |
| Feb 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,605 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
| Dec 2022 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,567 | ch-EU Blitz | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 492 | 236.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2019 | 27 | 17.5 | 1,792 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,093 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,047 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,157 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 2,290 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2017 | 14 | 11 | 2,036 |
Interactive opening tree from all 1,140 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaka Brilej's chess games?
1,140 games by Jaka Brilej, from Dec 2012 to Aug 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 Jaka Brilej has played.
What does Jaka Brilej play on the first move as White?
Across 563 games with White in our database, Jaka Brilej opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaka Brilej answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jaka Brilej play as White?
As White, Jaka Brilej's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 563 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaka Brilej play as Black?
As Black, Jaka Brilej most often plays: Dutch Defense (51 games, 25.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 577 games.
What is Jaka Brilej's FIDE rating?
Jaka Brilej is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,389 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jaka Brilej played?
Our database contains 1,140 games by Jaka Brilej, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 468 wins, 235 draws, 437 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaka Brilej?
1,140 games by Jaka Brilej 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.