Prepare against Gregor Cizman
SVN · World #123,158 classical · FIDE ID 14605660
When preparing against Gregor Cizman, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 330 games by Gregor Cizman, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregor Cizman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregor Cizman 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 | 1,665 | 1,922 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,685 | 1,749 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,697 | 1,698 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 65 | 150 | 115 | 19.7% |
| As White | 163 | 37 | 77 | 49 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 167 | 28 | 73 | 66 | 16.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregor Cizman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregor Cizman's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 98.8% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cizman usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Cizman usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cizman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cizman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 58.4% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 37 | 36.6% | 32.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 71.1% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Gregor Cizman's chess games
All 330 games by Gregor Cizman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 65 wins, 150 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 15/14/11 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 9/23/6 | 23.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 34 | 4/15/15 | 11.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 56 | 15/24/17 | 26.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 1/8/10 | 5.3% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,182 | 13th IBCA-ol blind | A48 |
| Dec 2010 | Alexander Jovanovic | 2,134 | Ljubljana Winter Open | B01 |
| Nov 2013 | Dzemal Veskovic | 1,962 | chT3-SLO West | A40 |
| Feb 2013 | Jure Gorsic | 1,843 | 66th chT-Ljubljana 1st League | D02 |
| Jan 2001 | Mirko Zupancic | 1,820 | ch-SLO blind | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO blind | 2008 | 36 | 18 | 1,835 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2022 | 20 | 9 | 1,638 |
| Ljubljana Winter Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 1,842 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1,720 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,673 |
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,742 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregor Cizman's chess games?
330 games by Gregor Cizman, from Oct 2004 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 Gregor Cizman has played.
What does Gregor Cizman play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Gregor Cizman opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregor Cizman answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gregor Cizman play as White?
As White, Gregor Cizman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (40 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 11.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregor Cizman play as Black?
As Black, Gregor Cizman most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (56 games, 26.8% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Gregor Cizman's FIDE rating?
Gregor Cizman is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,685 in rapid and 1,697 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gregor Cizman played?
Our database contains 330 games by Gregor Cizman, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 150 draws, 115 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregor Cizman?
330 games by Gregor Cizman 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.