Prepare against Darko Plahuta
SVN · World #47,648 classical · FIDE ID 14603080
When preparing against Darko Plahuta, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Darko Plahuta, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Darko Plahuta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Plahuta 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 | 1,904 | 2,113 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,012 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 78 | 63 | 69 | 37.1% |
| As White | 96 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 48 | 31 | 35 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Plahuta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Plahuta's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 94.8% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Plahuta usually continues c4 (42.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Plahuta usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Plahuta usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Plahuta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Plahuta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Plahuta usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 64 | 98.5% | 55.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 73.5% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Darko Plahuta's chess games
All 210 games by Darko Plahuta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 78 wins, 63 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Danilo Polajzer | 2,332 | 20th chT-SLO | D46 |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan B Grachev | 2,265 | 7th Ljubljana Open | D31 |
| Nov 2008 | Velimir Slamar | 2,242 | Sentjur Ipavec Memorial 9th | C11 |
| Oct 2012 | Ivo Mihevc | 2,181 | chT1-SLO Ost | E77 |
| Dec 2007 | Milan Lesjak | 2,150 | 8th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 67 | 36 | 2,040 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,061 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 1,892 |
| 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,922 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| Sentjur Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
| 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| Sentjur Ipavec Memorial 9th | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Plahuta's chess games?
210 games by Darko Plahuta, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Plahuta has played.
What does Darko Plahuta play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Darko Plahuta opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Plahuta answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Darko Plahuta play as White?
As White, Darko Plahuta's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Plahuta play as Black?
As Black, Darko Plahuta most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Darko Plahuta's FIDE rating?
Darko Plahuta is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Darko Plahuta played?
Our database contains 210 games by Darko Plahuta, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 63 draws, 69 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Plahuta?
210 games by Darko Plahuta 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.