Prepare against Dusan Brinovec
CM · SVN · World #18,565 classical · FIDE ID 14603489
When preparing against Dusan Brinovec, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 328 games by Dusan Brinovec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dusan Brinovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusan 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 | 2,070 | 2,276 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,212 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,266 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 118 | 115 | 95 | 36.0% |
| As White | 175 | 73 | 61 | 41 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 153 | 45 | 54 | 54 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusan Brinovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusan Brinovec's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 68.6% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 50 | 28.6% | 61.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Brinovec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 38.4% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 22 | 30.1% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 17.8% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 75.4% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 19.3% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Dusan Brinovec's chess games
All 328 games by Dusan Brinovec 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: 118 wins, 115 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Quentin Loiseau | 2,436 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | E61 |
| Oct 2011 | Branko Rogulj | 2,394 | chT1-SLO Ost | D95 |
| Apr 2019 | Zan Tomazini | 2,390 | 29th ch-SLO | E61 |
| Apr 2018 | Marko Srebrnic | 2,388 | 28th ch-SLO | E61 |
| Jun 2013 | Igor Jelen | 2,376 | 27th Pula Open | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 55 | 33 | 2,195 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 24 | 11 | 2,185 |
| SLO-CupT | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,158 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 2,005 |
| 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-SLO East | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 28th ch-SLO | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusan Brinovec's chess games?
328 games by Dusan Brinovec, 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 Dusan Brinovec has played.
What does Dusan Brinovec play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Dusan Brinovec opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusan Brinovec answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dusan Brinovec play as White?
As White, Dusan Brinovec's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusan Brinovec play as Black?
As Black, Dusan Brinovec most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Dusan Brinovec's FIDE rating?
Dusan Brinovec is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Dusan Brinovec played?
Our database contains 328 games by Dusan Brinovec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 115 draws, 95 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusan Brinovec?
328 games by Dusan 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.