Prepare against Igor Azinovic
SVN · World #95,845 classical · FIDE ID 14654830
When preparing against Igor Azinovic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 50 games by Igor Azinovic, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Azinovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Azinovic 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 | 1,742 | 1,888 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,801 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,830 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 8 | 28 | 28.0% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Azinovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Azinovic's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Azinovic usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Azinovic usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Azinovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Igor Azinovic's chess games
All 50 games by Igor Azinovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Davide Gelardi | 1,948 | 27th Nova Gorica Open | D20 |
| Oct 2024 | Andreas Schindele | 1,919 | 46th Arco Open | B12 |
| Apr 2023 | Kevin Mainenti | 1,893 | Vrsar Open | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | Martin Germann | 1,850 | 46th Arco Open | D04 |
| Mar 2023 | Cveto Ivsek | 1,754 | 27th Nova Gorica Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,678 |
| Vrsar Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,759 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,531 |
| 29th HIT Open 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,546 |
| 29th HIT Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,886 |
| Vrsar Spring Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Azinovic's chess games?
50 games by Igor Azinovic, from Apr 2022 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 Igor Azinovic has played.
What does Igor Azinovic play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Igor Azinovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Azinovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Igor Azinovic play as White?
As White, Igor Azinovic's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Azinovic play as Black?
As Black, Igor Azinovic most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Igor Azinovic's FIDE rating?
Igor Azinovic is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Igor Azinovic played?
Our database contains 50 games by Igor Azinovic, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Azinovic?
50 games by Igor Azinovic 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.