Prepare against Janko Strugar
Serbia · World #24,974 classical · FIDE ID 925373
Our database contains 56 games by Janko Strugar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janko Strugar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janko Strugar 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 | 2,018 | 2,199 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,008 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,071 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 5 | 31 | 20 | 8.9% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 9.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janko Strugar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janko Strugar's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Strugar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Strugar usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Strugar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Janko Strugar's chess games
All 56 games by Janko Strugar 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: 5 wins, 31 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Momcilo Nikolic | 2,169 | chTB-Belgrade Quality | C26 |
| Oct 2025 | Vladica Andrejic | 2,154 | Belgrade Premier League | C57 |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksandar Zubic | 1,845 | Belgrade-chT Quality | C78 |
| Nov 2021 | Filip Markovic | 1,691 | Belgrade-chT Quality | C64 |
| Nov 2021 | Spasoje Vukojicic | 1,621 | Belgrade-chT Quality | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 20 | 9 | 1,924 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,018 |
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,046 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,879 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| NIKOLA KARAKLAJIĆ CUP 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janko Strugar's chess games?
56 games by Janko Strugar, 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 Janko Strugar has played.
What does Janko Strugar play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Janko Strugar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janko Strugar answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Janko Strugar play as White?
As White, Janko Strugar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janko Strugar play as Black?
As Black, Janko Strugar most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Janko Strugar's FIDE rating?
Janko Strugar is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (May 2017).
How many games has Janko Strugar played?
Our database contains 56 games by Janko Strugar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 31 draws, 20 losses (8.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janko Strugar?
56 games by Janko Strugar 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.