Prepare against Eugen Podobnik
HRV · World #106,107 classical · FIDE ID 14532638
When preparing against Eugen Podobnik, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 60 games by Eugen Podobnik, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eugen Podobnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugen Podobnik 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 | 1,712 | 1,752 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,912 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 18 | 8 | 34 | 30.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugen Podobnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugen Podobnik's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Podobnik usually continues f4 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Podobnik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Podobnik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Podobnik usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Eugen Podobnik's chess games
All 60 games by Eugen Podobnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C23 | King's Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Mihael Kovac | 1,749 | ch-CRO U19 | B46 |
| Oct 2010 | Karmen Mrakovcic | 1,712 | chT-CRO U16 West | A29 |
| Oct 2020 | Emil Jaksetic | 1,659 | chT3-CRO West | C45 |
| Oct 2020 | Igor Glumac | 1,655 | chT3-CRO West | C50 |
| Nov 2017 | Agata Vujic | 1,571 | Rijeka Paris Memorial 38th | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2016 | 14 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| chT-CRO U20 West | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,698 |
| Kastav Summer Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,444 |
| ch-CRO U15 21st | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,712 |
| 39th Rijeka Paris Memorial | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,702 |
| chT-CRO U16 West | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,634 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2020 | 3 | 3 | 1,993 |
| Rijeka Paris Memorial 40th | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugen Podobnik's chess games?
60 games by Eugen Podobnik, from Jul 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 Eugen Podobnik has played.
What does Eugen Podobnik play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Eugen Podobnik opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugen Podobnik answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Eugen Podobnik play as White?
As White, Eugen Podobnik's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugen Podobnik play as Black?
As Black, Eugen Podobnik most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Eugen Podobnik's FIDE rating?
Eugen Podobnik is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Eugen Podobnik played?
Our database contains 60 games by Eugen Podobnik, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugen Podobnik?
60 games by Eugen Podobnik 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.