Prepare against Franci Cirkvencic
SVN · World #33,640 classical · FIDE ID 14600528
Our database contains 158 games by Franci Cirkvencic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franci Cirkvencic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franci Cirkvencic 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 | 1,966 | 2,209 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,030 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 51 | 47 | 60 | 32.3% |
| As White | 74 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 22 | 27 | 35 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franci Cirkvencic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franci Cirkvencic's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 93.2% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cirkvencic usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cirkvencic usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Cirkvencic usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Cirkvencic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Cirkvencic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Cirkvencic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 92.5% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 94.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Franci Cirkvencic's chess games
All 158 games by Franci Cirkvencic 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: 51 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,415 | 9th Ljubljana Open | E38 |
| May 2004 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,378 | 23rd Zalakaros Open | B90 |
| Jan 1994 | Vesna Misanovic | 2,340 | 5th Ljubljana Open | E20 |
| Jan 1992 | Milorad Dimitrijevic | 2,325 | 13th Bled Open | A46 |
| Jan 1992 | Karl Barczyszyn | 2,225 | 13th Bled Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,961 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2014 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,839 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 23rd Zalakaros Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| 10th Ljubljana Open | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,363 |
| 13th Bled Open | 1992 | 8 | 5 | 2,456 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franci Cirkvencic's chess games?
158 games by Franci Cirkvencic, 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 Franci Cirkvencic has played.
What does Franci Cirkvencic play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Franci Cirkvencic opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franci Cirkvencic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Franci Cirkvencic play as White?
As White, Franci Cirkvencic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franci Cirkvencic play as Black?
As Black, Franci Cirkvencic most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Franci Cirkvencic's FIDE rating?
Franci Cirkvencic is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Franci Cirkvencic played?
Our database contains 158 games by Franci Cirkvencic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franci Cirkvencic?
158 games by Franci Cirkvencic 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.