Prepare against Goran Sabol
HRV · World #72,032 classical · FIDE ID 14559307
When preparing against Goran Sabol, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 40 games by Goran Sabol, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Sabol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Sabol 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 | 1,815 | 1,963 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,834 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 27.5% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Sabol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Sabol's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 68.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sabol usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sabol usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Sabol usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sabol usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sabol usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Sabol usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Goran Sabol's chess games
All 40 games by Goran Sabol in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Ralf Riemer | 2,089 | ch-Oberfranken | A13 |
| Jan 2020 | Gilbert Rebhan | 1,945 | ch-Oberfranken | A48 |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Horn | 1,857 | Kronach Oberfranken Cup | D12 |
| Aug 2022 | Josip Martinovic | 1,707 | ch-EU Amateur U2000 | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Ana Urbanc | 1,643 | Kozje Open 2nd | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,657 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,645 |
| Kronach Oberfranken Cup | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Kozje Open 2nd | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,609 |
| 4th Solta Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,857 |
| 14th Split Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Sabol's chess games?
40 games by Goran Sabol, from May 2015 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 Goran Sabol has played.
What does Goran Sabol play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Goran Sabol opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Sabol answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Goran Sabol play as White?
As White, Goran Sabol's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Sabol play as Black?
As Black, Goran Sabol most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Goran Sabol's FIDE rating?
Goran Sabol is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Goran Sabol played?
Our database contains 40 games by Goran Sabol, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Sabol?
40 games by Goran Sabol 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.