Prepare against Franc Rodman
SVN · World #34,034 classical · FIDE ID 14604280
Our database contains 241 games by Franc Rodman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franc Rodman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franc Rodman 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 | 1,964 | 2,231 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,059 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,128 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 62 | 90 | 89 | 25.7% |
| As White | 118 | 31 | 48 | 39 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 123 | 31 | 42 | 50 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franc Rodman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franc Rodman's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 89.8% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Rodman usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rodman usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rodman usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Rodman usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rodman usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Rodman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 96.7% | 35.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 59.7% |
Franc Rodman's chess games
All 241 games by Franc Rodman 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: 62 wins, 90 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 22 | 3/12/7 | 13.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,555 | 13th Ljubljana Open | E60 |
| Jun 2001 | Robert Zelcic | 2,503 | 12th Ljubljana Open | C44 |
| Nov 2004 | Neboisa Illijin | 2,268 | chT-SLO West | C77 |
| Jun 2003 | Igor Sitnik | 2,258 | 14th Ljubljana Open | A57 |
| Jan 1998 | Bojan Hribar | 2,255 | Strunjan Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 45 | 21.5 | 2,009 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 44 | 14.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-SLO | 2005 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| 30th Latschach Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| 25th Latschach Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,092 |
| chT-SLO 1a West | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franc Rodman's chess games?
241 games by Franc Rodman, 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 Rodman has played.
What does Franc Rodman play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Franc Rodman opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franc Rodman answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franc Rodman play as White?
As White, Franc Rodman's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franc Rodman play as Black?
As Black, Franc Rodman most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Franc Rodman's FIDE rating?
Franc Rodman is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Franc Rodman played?
Our database contains 241 games by Franc Rodman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 90 draws, 89 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franc Rodman?
241 games by Franc Rodman 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.