Prepare against Dusan Cepon
SVN · World #28,751 classical · FIDE ID 14600978
When preparing against Dusan Cepon, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Dusan Cepon, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dusan Cepon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusan Cepon 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 | 1,994 | 2,253 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,284 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,312 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 92 | 41 | 93 | 40.7% |
| As White | 122 | 57 | 18 | 47 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 104 | 35 | 23 | 46 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusan Cepon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusan Cepon's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 84.4% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 10.7% | 84.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.3% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cepon usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Cepon usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cepon usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 84.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Cepon usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Cepon usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Cepon usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 14 | 23.3% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 69.0% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 31.0% | 16.7% |
Dusan Cepon's chess games
All 226 games by Dusan Cepon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 92 wins, 41 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Vlatko Kovacevic | 2,545 | 13th Bled Open | D04 |
| Jan 1996 | Marko Tratar | 2,405 | 17th Bled Open | A21 |
| Jan 1996 | Mihael Ankerst | 2,295 | 17th Bled Open | C24 |
| Jan 1994 | Slavko Mali | 2,290 | ch-SLO sf | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | David Brinovec | 2,275 | Otocec Krka Terme Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO | 1999 | 37 | 14 | 2,211 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,918 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,895 |
| 25th Bled Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| 21st Bled Open B | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| 17th Bled Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusan Cepon's chess games?
226 games by Dusan Cepon, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Cepon has played.
What does Dusan Cepon play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Dusan Cepon opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusan Cepon answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Dusan Cepon play as White?
As White, Dusan Cepon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusan Cepon play as Black?
As Black, Dusan Cepon most often plays: Philidor (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Dusan Cepon's FIDE rating?
Dusan Cepon is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Dusan Cepon played?
Our database contains 226 games by Dusan Cepon, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 41 draws, 93 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusan Cepon?
226 games by Dusan Cepon 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.