Prepare against David Brinovec
FM · SVN · World #1,963 classical · FIDE ID 14608642
Our database contains 500 games by David Brinovec, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Brinovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Brinovec 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 | 2,385 | 2,390 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,357 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,342 | 2,379 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 194 | 153 | 153 | 38.8% |
| As White | 247 | 103 | 81 | 63 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 253 | 91 | 72 | 90 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Brinovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Brinovec's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 86.2% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 34 | 13.8% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues c3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Bf4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 121 | 84.0% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 23 | 16.0% | 54.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 69 | 86.3% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 13.8% | 59.1% |
David Brinovec's chess games
All 500 games by David Brinovec in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 194 wins, 153 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 76 | 35/29/12 | 46.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| D00 | London System | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 37 | 12/13/12 | 32.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Ante Saric | 2,503 | ch-EU Blitz | B01 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,481 | 34th TCh-SLO 2024 | E10 |
| Nov 2018 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,477 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | C47 |
| Aug 2019 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,451 | ch-EU U18 | B14 |
| Apr 2018 | Tim Janzelj | 2,437 | 28th ch-SLO | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2019 | 41 | 24 | 2,044 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 31 | 22 | 2,179 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 27 | 18 | 2,095 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 22 | 12 | 1,936 |
| Wch U08 | 2009 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,901 |
| SLO-CupT | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,147 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 9 | 2,084 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2012 | 14 | 7 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Brinovec's chess games?
500 games by David Brinovec, from Sep 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 David Brinovec has played.
What does David Brinovec play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, David Brinovec opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Brinovec answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does David Brinovec play as White?
As White, David Brinovec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (76 games, 46.1% win rate); Scotch Game (39 games, 51.3% win rate); London System (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Brinovec play as Black?
As Black, David Brinovec most often plays: Ruy Lopez (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is David Brinovec's FIDE rating?
David Brinovec is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,342 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Oct 2023).
How many games has David Brinovec played?
Our database contains 500 games by David Brinovec, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 153 draws, 153 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Brinovec?
500 games by David Brinovec 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.