Prepare against Franc Ravnik
SVN · World #67,800 classical · FIDE ID 14603632
When preparing against Franc Ravnik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Franc Ravnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franc Ravnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franc Ravnik 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 | 1,829 | 2,006 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,908 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,985 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 58 | 30 | 110 | 29.1% |
| As White | 93 | 31 | 15 | 47 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 106 | 27 | 15 | 63 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franc Ravnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franc Ravnik's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ravnik usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ravnik usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ravnik usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 73.4% | 24.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 15.6% | 15.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 44.8% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 44.8% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Franc Ravnik's chess games
All 199 games by Franc Ravnik 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: 58 wins, 30 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/2/16 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/1/16 | 10.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Peter Kovacic | 2,211 | 21st Bled Open B | A48 |
| Jun 1999 | Bostjan Sirnik | 2,175 | 10th Ljubljana Open | B01 |
| Nov 2006 | Maks Rozman | 2,133 | chT1-SLO West | B90 |
| Jun 2001 | Maks Djurkovic | 2,126 | 12th Ljubljana Open | B06 |
| Jul 1999 | Joze Skok | 2,117 | 10th Ljubljana Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2021 | 31 | 14.5 | 1,604 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 25 | 8.5 | 1,861 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-SLO | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| 25th Bled Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,936 |
| 2nd Kranj Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 1,968 |
| 9th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franc Ravnik's chess games?
199 games by Franc Ravnik, 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 Franc Ravnik has played.
What does Franc Ravnik play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Franc Ravnik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franc Ravnik answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Franc Ravnik play as White?
As White, Franc Ravnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franc Ravnik play as Black?
As Black, Franc Ravnik most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Franc Ravnik's FIDE rating?
Franc Ravnik is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Franc Ravnik played?
Our database contains 199 games by Franc Ravnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 30 draws, 110 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franc Ravnik?
199 games by Franc Ravnik 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.