Prepare against Franc Pesec
SVN · World #30,011 classical · FIDE ID 14603861
When preparing against Franc Pesec, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Franc Pesec, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Franc Pesec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franc Pesec 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 | 1,987 | 2,232 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,096 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,148 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 37 | 77 | 39 | 24.2% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 34 | 17 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 79 | 14 | 43 | 22 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franc Pesec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franc Pesec's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 93.2% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Pesec usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Pesec usually continues exd5 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pesec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pesec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pesec usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 69.0% | 34.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 28.6% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 96.6% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Franc Pesec's chess games
All 153 games by Franc Pesec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 37 wins, 77 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 30 | 8/15/7 | 26.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Ivan Farago | 2,485 | chT-SLO | E97 |
| Nov 2017 | Marko Coklin | 2,234 | chT1-SLO East | B22 |
| Nov 2006 | Dezider Ivanec | 2,174 | chT1-SLO East | B06 |
| Nov 2016 | Ivan Bender | 2,164 | chT1-SLO East | A29 |
| Mar 2012 | Ahmet Ismail Dogantug | 2,155 | chT-EU Seniors | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 59 | 28.5 | 2,088 |
| chT-SLO | 2003 | 15 | 6 | 2,273 |
| 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,943 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| 10th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2009 | 8 | 6 | 2,133 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2012 | 8 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franc Pesec's chess games?
153 games by Franc Pesec, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Franc Pesec has played.
What does Franc Pesec play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Franc Pesec opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franc Pesec answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Franc Pesec play as White?
As White, Franc Pesec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franc Pesec play as Black?
As Black, Franc Pesec most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Franc Pesec's FIDE rating?
Franc Pesec is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Franc Pesec played?
Our database contains 153 games by Franc Pesec, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 77 draws, 39 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franc Pesec?
153 games by Franc Pesec 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.