Prepare against David Opalic
SVN · World #66,903 classical · FIDE ID 14611651
When preparing against David Opalic, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 142 games by David Opalic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Opalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Opalic 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 | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 46 | 41 | 55 | 32.4% |
| As White | 72 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 23 | 16 | 31 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Opalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Opalic's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 98.6% | 49.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Opalic usually continues c3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Opalic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Opalic usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Opalic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
David Opalic's chess games
All 142 games by David Opalic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 46 wins, 41 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Misa Hrenic | 2,049 | 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | C45 |
| Feb 2012 | Ruggero Picco | 2,024 | 17th Nova Gorica Open A | C41 |
| Sep 2012 | Rudolf Florjancic | 1,922 | 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | B22 |
| Feb 2012 | Jernej Skuhala | 1,897 | ch-SLO U14 | B53 |
| Sep 2013 | Stanko Nikolic | 1,888 | 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO U14 | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1,719 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2015 | 17 | 11 | 1,796 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2014 | 16 | 8 | 1,715 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1,864 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,755 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,645 |
| 17th Nova Gorica Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Opalic's chess games?
142 games by David Opalic, from Sep 2011 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 Opalic has played.
What does David Opalic play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, David Opalic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Opalic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Opalic play as White?
As White, David Opalic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Opalic play as Black?
As Black, David Opalic most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is David Opalic's FIDE rating?
David Opalic is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Opalic played?
Our database contains 142 games by David Opalic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 41 draws, 55 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Opalic?
142 games by David Opalic 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.