Prepare against Jernej Zupancic
SVN · World #8,284 classical · FIDE ID 14607280
Our database contains 282 games by Jernej Zupancic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jernej Zupancic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jernej Zupancic 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 | 2,200 | 2,262 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,203 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,239 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 91 | 121 | 70 | 32.3% |
| As White | 144 | 51 | 56 | 37 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 138 | 40 | 65 | 33 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jernej Zupancic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jernej Zupancic's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 39.6% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 44 | 30.6% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 18.1% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 52.4% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 20.7% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 14.6% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 11.0% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 61.8% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 35.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Jernej Zupancic's chess games
All 282 games by Jernej Zupancic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 91 wins, 121 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/11/1 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Peter Kokol | 2,346 | chT-SLO U20 | A00 |
| Nov 2018 | Stefan Cigan | 2,336 | 28th chT-SLO | D78 |
| Nov 2014 | Boris Markoja | 2,335 | 24th chT-SLO | D75 |
| Nov 2013 | Zvonimir Mestrovic | 2,310 | chT-SLO | B12 |
| Oct 2021 | Toni Kos | 2,301 | chT-SLO NML 31st | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2010 | 32 | 19 | 1,954 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 1,953 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,306 |
| SLO-CupT | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-SLO U20 qual | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,084 |
| 11th Nova Gorica Open B | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| chT-SLO 1a West | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matej Titan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jernej Zupancic's chess games?
282 games by Jernej Zupancic, from Oct 2006 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 Zupancic has played.
What does Jernej Zupancic play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Jernej Zupancic opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jernej Zupancic answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jernej Zupancic play as White?
As White, Jernej Zupancic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jernej Zupancic play as Black?
As Black, Jernej Zupancic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Jernej Zupancic's FIDE rating?
Jernej Zupancic is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Jernej Zupancic played?
Our database contains 282 games by Jernej Zupancic, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 121 draws, 70 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jernej Zupancic?
282 games by Jernej Zupancic 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.