Prepare against Cveto Ivsek
SVN · World #69,256 classical · FIDE ID 14608405
When preparing against Cveto Ivsek, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Cveto Ivsek, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cveto Ivsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cveto Ivsek 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 | 1,824 | 1,870 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,869 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 54 | 52 | 89 | 27.7% |
| As White | 94 | 32 | 24 | 38 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 101 | 22 | 28 | 51 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cveto Ivsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cveto Ivsek's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 93.6% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ivsek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ivsek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ivsek usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ivsek usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ivsek usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ivsek usually continues cxd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 48.3% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 24.1% | 32.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 96.7% | 37.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Cveto Ivsek's chess games
All 195 games by Cveto Ivsek in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 54 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 21 | 3/8/10 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D10 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Jan Subelj | 2,079 | 21st Nova Gorica Open | C02 |
| Aug 2011 | Alec J Toll | 2,070 | 22nd ch-NATO | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Marcello Orsatti | 2,021 | 29th HIT Open | D00 |
| Aug 2011 | Edward I Chwieseni | 1,960 | 22nd ch-NATO | E61 |
| Jan 2012 | Serge Savoia | 1,909 | 17th Nova Gorica Open A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,699 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| 19th Nova Gorica Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,907 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,790 |
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,859 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cveto Ivsek's chess games?
195 games by Cveto Ivsek, from Mar 2010 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 Cveto Ivsek has played.
What does Cveto Ivsek play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Cveto Ivsek opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cveto Ivsek answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Cveto Ivsek play as White?
As White, Cveto Ivsek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cveto Ivsek play as Black?
As Black, Cveto Ivsek most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Cveto Ivsek's FIDE rating?
Cveto Ivsek is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Cveto Ivsek played?
Our database contains 195 games by Cveto Ivsek, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cveto Ivsek?
195 games by Cveto Ivsek 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.