Prepare against Darko Spelec
SVN · World #59,952 classical · FIDE ID 14602423
Our database contains 488 games by Darko Spelec, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darko Spelec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Spelec 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 | 1,856 | 2,119 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 2,053 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,042 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 153 | 124 | 211 | 31.4% |
| As White | 239 | 87 | 59 | 93 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 249 | 66 | 65 | 118 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Spelec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Spelec's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 194 | 81.2% | 49.7% |
| e4 | 29 | 12.1% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 6 | 2.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Spelec usually continues Bg5 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Spelec usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Spelec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Spelec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Spelec usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Spelec usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 87 | 77.0% | 39.7% |
| e5 | 23 | 20.4% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 55.4% | 37.3% |
| e6 | 22 | 23.9% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 18.5% | 41.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Darko Spelec's chess games
All 488 games by Darko Spelec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 153 wins, 124 draws, 211 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 40 | 12/11/17 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Zvonimir Mestrovic | 2,357 | ch-SLO qual | C10 |
| Aug 2006 | Norbert Szelenyi | 2,291 | 11th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | C12 |
| Jul 2017 | Janez Barle | 2,281 | 20th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | C01 |
| Sep 1998 | Hubert Ebner | 2,275 | 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | B25 |
| Sep 2010 | Martin Schmidbauer | 2,265 | 17th Graz Open A | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptuj Open | 2015 | 43 | 21 | 2,011 |
| Graz Open | 2006 | 36 | 13 | 2,037 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2012 | 36 | 18 | 1,962 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2017 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,004 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2013 | 22 | 11 | 1,999 |
| Graz Open A | 2018 | 19 | 7 | 2,015 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 2,060 |
| ch-Graz | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Spelec's chess games?
488 games by Darko Spelec, from Apr 2003 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 Darko Spelec has played.
What does Darko Spelec play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Darko Spelec opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Spelec answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Darko Spelec play as White?
As White, Darko Spelec's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Spelec play as Black?
As Black, Darko Spelec most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Darko Spelec's FIDE rating?
Darko Spelec is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Darko Spelec played?
Our database contains 488 games by Darko Spelec, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 124 draws, 211 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Spelec?
488 games by Darko Spelec 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.