Prepare against Gal Drnovsek
IM · SVN · World #1,631 classical · FIDE ID 14607077
When preparing against Gal Drnovsek, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 720 games by Gal Drnovsek, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gal Drnovsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gal Drnovsek 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 | 2,403 | 2,440 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,411 | 2,411 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,297 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 720 | 298 | 202 | 220 | 41.4% |
| As White | 350 | 159 | 100 | 91 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 370 | 139 | 102 | 129 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gal Drnovsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gal Drnovsek's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 275 | 78.6% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 40 | 11.4% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 5.1% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 84.6% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 25 | 13.3% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 74.4% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 31 | 25.6% | 45.2% |
Gal Drnovsek's chess games
All 720 games by Gal Drnovsek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 298 wins, 202 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 21/14/6 | 51.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 33 | 18/8/7 | 54.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 28 | 8/13/7 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77 | 39/15/23 | 50.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 44 | 17/11/16 | 38.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,647 | 29th chT-CRO 1A | A81 |
| Dec 2016 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,619 | chT-SLO | A35 |
| Nov 2016 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,563 | chT-SLO | E32 |
| Sep 2017 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,536 | 19th Trieste Open | E38 |
| Jul 2022 | Momchil Petkov | 2,510 | Novi Sad Serbia Open A | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 75 | 37 | 2,278 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 37 | 22 | 2,278 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2014 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,049 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 22 | 11 | 2,104 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2014 | 22 | 11 | 2,014 |
| SLO-CupT | 2016 | 19 | 11 | 2,241 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2009 | 18 | 12 | 1,767 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2009 | 18 | 7 | 1,777 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tim Janzelj (14 games) · Zan Tomazini (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gal Drnovsek's chess games?
720 games by Gal Drnovsek, from Jul 2006 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 Gal Drnovsek has played.
What does Gal Drnovsek play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Gal Drnovsek opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gal Drnovsek answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Gal Drnovsek play as White?
As White, Gal Drnovsek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gal Drnovsek play as Black?
As Black, Gal Drnovsek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (77 games, 50.6% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 370 games.
What is Gal Drnovsek's FIDE rating?
Gal Drnovsek is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess, 2,411 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Gal Drnovsek played?
Our database contains 720 games by Gal Drnovsek, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 298 wins, 202 draws, 220 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gal Drnovsek?
720 games by Gal Drnovsek 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.