Prepare against Igor Kragelj
FM · SVN · World #14,023 classical · FIDE ID 14600960
Our database contains 675 games by Igor Kragelj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Kragelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Kragelj 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 | 2,116 | 2,264 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,192 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,194 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 675 | 184 | 270 | 221 | 27.3% |
| As White | 340 | 104 | 141 | 95 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 335 | 80 | 129 | 126 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Kragelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Kragelj's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 333 | 97.9% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kragelj usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kragelj usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kragelj usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Kragelj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kragelj usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 158 | 98.8% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 98.2% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Igor Kragelj's chess games
All 675 games by Igor Kragelj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 184 wins, 270 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/16/10 | 29.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 11/11/12 | 32.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 33 | 9/14/10 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 6/13/12 | 19.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 64 | 16/21/27 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 8/15/18 | 19.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 6/16/12 | 17.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Levente Vajda | 2,539 | Balatonlelle Open | B22 |
| Nov 1999 | Hugo Trink | 2,500 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | E81 |
| Jan 2001 | Lexy Ortega | 2,494 | 23rd Arco Open | D11 |
| May 2003 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,453 | 22nd Zalakaros Open | A21 |
| Jan 2001 | Gergely Antal | 2,448 | ch-HUN Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO | 2002 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,296 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 29 | 15 | 2,201 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 23 | 9 | 2,229 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1995 | 22 | 15 | 2,180 |
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 1999 | 21 | 11 | 2,358 |
| Portoroz Open | 1997 | 18 | 10 | 2,430 |
| ch-HUN Open | 2001 | 16 | 9 | 2,347 |
| 08 Kecskemet Caissa IM B | 2005 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Kragelj's chess games?
675 games by Igor Kragelj, from Apr 2003 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 Kragelj has played.
What does Igor Kragelj play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Igor Kragelj opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Kragelj answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Igor Kragelj play as White?
As White, Igor Kragelj's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Kragelj play as Black?
As Black, Igor Kragelj most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (64 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (41 games, 19.5% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Igor Kragelj's FIDE rating?
Igor Kragelj is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Igor Kragelj played?
Our database contains 675 games by Igor Kragelj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 270 draws, 221 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Kragelj?
675 games by Igor Kragelj 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.