Prepare against Franci Banko
SVN · World #134,418 classical · FIDE ID 14612550
When preparing against Franci Banko, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 71 games by Franci Banko, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franci Banko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franci Banko 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 | 1,635 | 1,638 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,587 | 1,669 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,595 | 1,595 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 10 | 33 | 39.4% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franci Banko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franci Banko's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Banko usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Banko usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Banko usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Franci Banko's chess games
All 71 games by Franci Banko in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Marjan Grasic | 1,756 | 20th chT-SLO Central 1st League | D15 |
| Oct 2012 | Gregor Globevnik | 1,665 | chT-SLO 1st League Central | A70 |
| Jan 2011 | Viktor Vertacnik | 1,636 | chT-Ljubljana 64th 2nd League | D37 |
| Feb 2010 | Matjaz Anzlovar | 1,634 | 63rd chT-Ljubljana 2nd League | D02 |
| Mar 2019 | Stanko Perme | 1,622 | chT-Ljubljana 72nd 1st League | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th chT1-SLO Central | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,469 |
| 74th chT-Ljubljana | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,326 |
| chT-Ljubljana 65th 2nd League | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| 20th chT-SLO Central 1st League | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
| 63rd chT-Ljubljana 2nd League | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,656 |
| chT-Ljubljana 67th 2nd League | 2014 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT-SLO Central 1st League 18th | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1,739 |
| chT-SLO Central 21st | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franci Banko's chess games?
71 games by Franci Banko, from Aug 2016 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 Franci Banko has played.
What does Franci Banko play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Franci Banko opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franci Banko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Franci Banko play as White?
As White, Franci Banko's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franci Banko play as Black?
As Black, Franci Banko most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Franci Banko's FIDE rating?
Franci Banko is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,587 in rapid and 1,595 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,638 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Franci Banko played?
Our database contains 71 games by Franci Banko, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franci Banko?
71 games by Franci Banko 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.