Prepare against Erik Hozjan
SVN · World #39,680 classical · FIDE ID 14605546
When preparing against Erik Hozjan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (52%).
Our database contains 103 games by Erik Hozjan, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Hozjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Hozjan 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 | 1,937 | 1,962 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,972 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,961 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 43 | 25 | 35 | 41.7% |
| As White | 52 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Hozjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Hozjan's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hozjan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hozjan usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Hozjan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 52.4% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Erik Hozjan's chess games
All 103 games by Erik Hozjan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 25 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Francka Petek | 2,001 | chT1-SLO West | B00 |
| Dec 2016 | Caterina Leonardi | 1,999 | chT1-SLO West | B06 |
| Oct 2015 | Marko Kodela | 1,970 | chT2-SLO West | B23 |
| Oct 2012 | Igor Turkovic | 1,901 | chT2-SLO West | B33 |
| Aug 2009 | Maja Nadvesnik | 1,879 | chT-SLO U20 | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2018 | 32 | 25 | 1,990 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2009 | 19 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT-Ljubljana 67th | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 1,991 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,740 |
| chT-SLO U20 17th | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,679 |
| 29th chT1-SLO West | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Hozjan's chess games?
103 games by Erik Hozjan, from Jan 2008 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 Erik Hozjan has played.
What does Erik Hozjan play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Erik Hozjan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Hozjan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Erik Hozjan play as White?
As White, Erik Hozjan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Hozjan play as Black?
As Black, Erik Hozjan most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Erik Hozjan's FIDE rating?
Erik Hozjan is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Erik Hozjan played?
Our database contains 103 games by Erik Hozjan, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 25 draws, 35 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Hozjan?
103 games by Erik Hozjan 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.