Prepare against Damjan Gorse
SVN · World #66,610 classical · FIDE ID 14628880
When preparing against Damjan Gorse, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Damjan Gorse, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damjan Gorse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damjan Gorse 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 | 1,833 | 1,848 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,786 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 34.6% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damjan Gorse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damjan Gorse's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gorse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gorse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gorse usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Gorse usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Gorse usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Damjan Gorse's chess games
All 52 games by Damjan Gorse in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Enej Starc | 1,881 | chT2-SLO West | E61 |
| Mar 2015 | Ambroz Copi | 1,827 | SLO-CupT | E91 |
| Nov 2013 | Vincenc Kobe | 1,807 | chT2-SLO West | D45 |
| Nov 2017 | Andrej Grum | 1,781 | chT2-SLO West | C54 |
| Oct 2014 | Maj Markosek | 1,728 | chT2-SLO West | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2019 | 50 | 25 | 1,730 |
| SLO-CupT | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damjan Gorse's chess games?
52 games by Damjan Gorse, from Dec 2014 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 Damjan Gorse has played.
What does Damjan Gorse play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Damjan Gorse opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damjan Gorse answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Damjan Gorse play as White?
As White, Damjan Gorse's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damjan Gorse play as Black?
As Black, Damjan Gorse most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Damjan Gorse's FIDE rating?
Damjan Gorse is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Damjan Gorse played?
Our database contains 52 games by Damjan Gorse, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damjan Gorse?
52 games by Damjan Gorse 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.