Prepare against Danilo Polajzer
IM · SVN · World #8,223 classical · FIDE ID 14600218
Our database contains 695 games by Danilo Polajzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danilo Polajzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danilo Polajzer 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 | 2,201 | 2,388 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,268 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,332 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 695 | 206 | 284 | 205 | 29.6% |
| As White | 341 | 117 | 141 | 83 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 354 | 89 | 143 | 122 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danilo Polajzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danilo Polajzer's side.
First moves as White (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 169 | 49.6% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 115 | 33.7% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 40 | 11.7% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 5.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Polajzer usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Polajzer usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Polajzer usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Polajzer usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Polajzer usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Polajzer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 85.8% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 9.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 49.3% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 67 | 49.3% | 44.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Danilo Polajzer's chess games
All 695 games by Danilo Polajzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 206 wins, 284 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 20/11/11 | 47.6% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 38 | 10/18/10 | 26.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 37 | 15/14/8 | 40.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 30 | 15/12/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 69 | 23/23/23 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 56 | 15/21/20 | 26.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Lev Psakhis | 2,575 | Portoroz | B63 |
| Apr 2001 | Suat Atalik | 2,543 | Podlehnik | D51 |
| Jan 1995 | Valentin Arbakov | 2,500 | 16th Bled Open | D45 |
| Jan 1998 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,500 | Ptuj | D13 |
| Sep 2011 | Alejandro Franco Alonso | 2,469 | 27th EU-Cup | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptuj | 2000 | 73 | 35.5 | 2,396 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 42 | 24 | 2,390 |
| Maribor International | 1980 | 25 | 9 | 2,332 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1990 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,345 |
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,182 |
| 35th ch-YUG | 1980 | 15 | 6 | 2,256 |
| Ljubljana | 1981 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| Teubl | 1981 | 13 | 6 | 2,342 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adrian Mikhalchishin (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danilo Polajzer's chess games?
695 games by Danilo Polajzer, from Apr 2003 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 Danilo Polajzer has played.
What does Danilo Polajzer play on the first move as White?
Across 341 games with White in our database, Danilo Polajzer opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danilo Polajzer answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Danilo Polajzer play as White?
As White, Danilo Polajzer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (37 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 341 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danilo Polajzer play as Black?
As Black, Danilo Polajzer most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 26.8% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 354 games.
What is Danilo Polajzer's FIDE rating?
Danilo Polajzer is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Danilo Polajzer played?
Our database contains 695 games by Danilo Polajzer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 284 draws, 205 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danilo Polajzer?
695 games by Danilo Polajzer 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.