Prepare against Janez Medvesek
SVN · World #38,126 classical · FIDE ID 14626489
Our database contains 85 games by Janez Medvesek, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janez Medvesek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janez Medvesek 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 | 1,944 | 1,973 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 27.1% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janez Medvesek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janez Medvesek's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 97.8% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Medvesek usually continues c4 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Medvesek usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Medvesek usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Medvesek usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 44.0% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Janez Medvesek's chess games
All 85 games by Janez Medvesek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Filip Cvitkovic | 2,122 | 15th Hum na Sutli Open | E20 |
| Apr 2016 | Klemen Janzekovic | 1,977 | ch-SLO | E90 |
| Mar 2023 | Janez Hribar | 1,894 | 75th chT-Ljubljana | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Novosel | 1,890 | 15th Hum na Sutli Open | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Dzemal Veskovic | 1,876 | 75th chT-Ljubljana | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| ch-SLO | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| 15th Hum na Sutli Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,073 |
| 75th chT-Ljubljana | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| chT-Ljubljana 69th 1st League | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,921 |
| SLO-CupT | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,849 |
| chT-Ljubljana 68th 2nd League | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janez Medvesek's chess games?
85 games by Janez Medvesek, from May 2014 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 Janez Medvesek has played.
What does Janez Medvesek play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Janez Medvesek opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janez Medvesek answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Janez Medvesek play as White?
As White, Janez Medvesek's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janez Medvesek play as Black?
As Black, Janez Medvesek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Janez Medvesek's FIDE rating?
Janez Medvesek is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Janez Medvesek played?
Our database contains 85 games by Janez Medvesek, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janez Medvesek?
85 games by Janez Medvesek 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.