Prepare against Igor Bjelobrk
IM · Australia · World #2,013 classical · FIDE ID 4300726
Our database contains 1,155 games by Igor Bjelobrk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Bjelobrk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Bjelobrk 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 | 2,383 | 2,407 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,381 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,357 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,155 | 628 | 193 | 334 | 54.4% |
| As White | 588 | 346 | 89 | 153 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 567 | 282 | 104 | 181 | 49.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Bjelobrk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Bjelobrk's side.
First moves as White (588 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 341 | 58.0% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 201 | 34.2% | 66.4% |
| c4 | 30 | 5.1% | 71.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.2% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.9% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bjelobrk usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bjelobrk usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bjelobrk usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bjelobrk usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bjelobrk usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Bjelobrk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 101 | 34.4% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 85 | 28.9% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 77 | 26.2% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 22 | 7.5% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 2.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 36.2% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 59 | 33.9% | 64.4% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 21.8% | 63.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 4.6% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
Igor Bjelobrk's chess games
All 1,155 games by Igor Bjelobrk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 628 wins, 193 draws, 334 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 97 | 63/9/25 | 64.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 56 | 34/9/13 | 60.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 47 | 28/7/12 | 59.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 44 | 22/10/12 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 40 | 25/4/11 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 22/3/8 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 25 | 13/2/10 | 52.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Aug 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,693 | Titled Tue Late | E04 |
| Jun 2022 | Jules Moussard | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jan 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,666 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 631 | 391 | 2,407 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 66 | 37.5 | 2,341 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 44 | 30.5 | 2,372 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 41 | 26.5 | 2,394 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 21 | 17.5 | 2,306 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,261 |
| Sydney Open | 2014 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,318 |
| 37th Wch U20 | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gary W Lane (13 games) · Darryl K Johansen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Bjelobrk's chess games?
1,155 games by Igor Bjelobrk, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bjelobrk has played.
What does Igor Bjelobrk play on the first move as White?
Across 588 games with White in our database, Igor Bjelobrk opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Bjelobrk answers 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Igor Bjelobrk play as White?
As White, Igor Bjelobrk's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (97 games, 64.9% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 60.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (47 games, 59.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 588 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Bjelobrk play as Black?
As Black, Igor Bjelobrk most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 567 games.
What is Igor Bjelobrk's FIDE rating?
Igor Bjelobrk is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Igor Bjelobrk played?
Our database contains 1,155 games by Igor Bjelobrk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 628 wins, 193 draws, 334 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Bjelobrk?
1,155 games by Igor Bjelobrk 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.