Prepare against Igor Jalovec
SVN · World #25,604 classical · FIDE ID 14634597
Our database contains 122 games by Igor Jalovec, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Jalovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Jalovec 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 | 2,014 | 2,015 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,947 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 47 | 19 | 56 | 38.5% |
| As White | 63 | 26 | 11 | 26 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 21 | 8 | 30 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Jalovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Jalovec's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Jalovec usually continues c3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jalovec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Jalovec usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Jalovec usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 94.9% | 43.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Igor Jalovec's chess games
All 122 games by Igor Jalovec in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 47 wins, 19 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Johannes von Mettenheim | 2,413 | TCh-EUR Youth U18 | D20 |
| Feb 2024 | Igor Mestek | 2,080 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Peter Marinko | 2,063 | 14th Portoroz Open | B07 |
| Jul 2025 | Alaudin Shtavica | 1,990 | TCh-EUR Youth U18 | C55 |
| Jan 2024 | Eduard-Carol Cziko | 1,946 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 1,410 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 5 | 1,657 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,269 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 1,646 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,534 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,404 |
| Ptuj Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,497 |
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Jalovec's chess games?
122 games by Igor Jalovec, from Nov 2016 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 Jalovec has played.
What does Igor Jalovec play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Igor Jalovec opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Jalovec answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Igor Jalovec play as White?
As White, Igor Jalovec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Jalovec play as Black?
As Black, Igor Jalovec most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Igor Jalovec's FIDE rating?
Igor Jalovec is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Igor Jalovec played?
Our database contains 122 games by Igor Jalovec, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 19 draws, 56 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Jalovec?
122 games by Igor Jalovec 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.