Prepare against Jan Subelj
GM · SVN · World #438 classical · FIDE ID 14618583
When preparing against Jan Subelj, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,798 games by Jan Subelj, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Subelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Subelj 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 | 2,524 | 2,565 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,538 | 2,538 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,497 | 2,536 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,798 | 847 | 460 | 490 | 47.1% |
| As White | 906 | 462 | 221 | 222 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 892 | 385 | 239 | 268 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Subelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Subelj's side.
First moves as White (906 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 592 | 65.3% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 138 | 15.2% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 72 | 7.9% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 43 | 4.7% | 65.1% |
| b3 | 35 | 3.9% | 74.3% |
| g3 | 12 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Subelj usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Subelj usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Subelj usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Subelj usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Subelj usually continues g3 (64.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Subelj usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 214 | 50.8% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 70 | 16.6% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 42 | 10.0% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 42 | 10.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 23 | 5.5% | 63.0% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 4.5% | 65.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 50.2% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 99 | 32.0% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 7.8% | 72.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 3.6% | 81.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
Jan Subelj's chess games
All 1,798 games by Jan Subelj in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Sep 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: 847 wins, 460 draws, 490 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 118 | 55/27/36 | 46.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 28/15/11 | 51.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 35 | 24/4/7 | 68.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 34 | 16/10/8 | 47.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 10/13/10 | 30.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 17/9/3 | 58.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 28 | 17/3/8 | 60.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 9/12/2 | 39.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 79 | 30/28/21 | 38.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 42 | 14/13/15 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 40 | 13/15/12 | 32.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 38 | 12/14/12 | 31.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 18/7/11 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 8/12/10 | 26.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 17/0/7 | 70.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,788 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| May 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Jun 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Oct 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Aug 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,707 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 442 | 260 | 2,443 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,544 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2022 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2016 | 23 | 10.5 | 1,705 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 22 | 14 | 2,155 |
| Wch U20 Rapid | 2024 | 19 | 12 | 2,477 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,531 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan Marn (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Subelj's chess games?
1,798 games by Jan Subelj, from Aug 2012 to Sep 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 Jan Subelj has played.
What does Jan Subelj play on the first move as White?
Across 906 games with White in our database, Jan Subelj opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Subelj answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Subelj play as White?
As White, Jan Subelj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (118 games, 46.6% win rate); Réti Opening (54 games, 51.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (35 games, 68.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 906 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Subelj play as Black?
As Black, Jan Subelj most often plays: Indian Defense (79 games, 38.0% win rate); Réti Opening (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 892 games.
What is Jan Subelj's FIDE rating?
Jan Subelj is currently rated 2,524 in classical chess, 2,538 in rapid and 2,497 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,565 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Subelj played?
Our database contains 1,798 games by Jan Subelj, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 847 wins, 460 draws, 490 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Subelj?
1,798 games by Jan Subelj 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.