Prepare against Jernej Spalir
IM · SVN · World #2,473 classical · FIDE ID 14606518
Our database contains 705 games by Jernej Spalir, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jernej Spalir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jernej Spalir 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 | 2,361 | 2,429 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,340 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,393 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 705 | 295 | 209 | 201 | 41.8% |
| As White | 368 | 169 | 112 | 87 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 337 | 126 | 97 | 114 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jernej Spalir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jernej Spalir's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 314 | 85.3% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 42 | 11.4% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.2% | 81.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Spalir usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Spalir usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Spalir usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Spalir usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Spalir usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Spalir usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 122 | 74.8% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 11.7% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 18 | 11.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 74.8% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 17.5% | 69.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 4.9% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Jernej Spalir's chess games
All 705 games by Jernej Spalir in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 295 wins, 209 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 24/21/12 | 42.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 44 | 18/16/10 | 40.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 44 | 14/11/19 | 31.8% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 7/8/18 | 21.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Daniil Dubov | 2,699 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Jul 2019 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,681 | 34th Schwarzach Open | E91 |
| Sep 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,648 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,629 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Dec 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,619 | Titled Tue | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 98 | 60.5 | 2,447 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,253 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2018 | 24 | 11 | 2,291 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 1,904 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 13 | 2,290 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2010 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,043 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zan Tomazini (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jernej Spalir's chess games?
705 games by Jernej Spalir, from Apr 2008 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 Jernej Spalir has played.
What does Jernej Spalir play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Jernej Spalir opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jernej Spalir answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jernej Spalir play as White?
As White, Jernej Spalir's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jernej Spalir play as Black?
As Black, Jernej Spalir most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 337 games.
What is Jernej Spalir's FIDE rating?
Jernej Spalir is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Jernej Spalir played?
Our database contains 705 games by Jernej Spalir, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 295 wins, 209 draws, 201 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jernej Spalir?
705 games by Jernej Spalir 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.