Prepare against Joze Pucelj
SVN · World #33,434 classical · FIDE ID 14604116
When preparing against Joze Pucelj, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Joze Pucelj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joze Pucelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joze Pucelj 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 | 1,967 | 2,102 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,102 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,010 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 32 | 54 | 43 | 24.8% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 28 | 16 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joze Pucelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joze Pucelj's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 50.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 39.0% | 34.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pucelj usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pucelj usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Pucelj usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 34.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pucelj usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pucelj usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Pucelj usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 40.6% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 34.4% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 58.3% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 37.5% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Joze Pucelj's chess games
All 129 games by Joze Pucelj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 54 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Jan Gombac | 2,224 | chT-SLO West | A48 |
| Jan 1998 | Bostjan Sirnik | 2,170 | chT2-SLO | A45 |
| Nov 2013 | Samo Rozic | 2,156 | chT2-SLO West | C02 |
| Nov 2004 | Drago Rabic | 2,116 | chT-SLO West | A04 |
| Oct 2022 | Bojan Persl | 2,077 | chT1-SLO West | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2021 | 54 | 31.5 | 2,018 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2-SLO w | 2003 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-SLO West | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| chT-SLO | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| chT2-SLO | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,140 |
| 15th Ljubljana Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,070 |
| 16th Ljubljana Open | 2005 | 4 | 0 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joze Pucelj's chess games?
129 games by Joze Pucelj, from Apr 2003 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 Joze Pucelj has played.
What does Joze Pucelj play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Joze Pucelj opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joze Pucelj answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Joze Pucelj play as White?
As White, Joze Pucelj's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joze Pucelj play as Black?
As Black, Joze Pucelj most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Joze Pucelj's FIDE rating?
Joze Pucelj is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Joze Pucelj played?
Our database contains 129 games by Joze Pucelj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 54 draws, 43 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joze Pucelj?
129 games by Joze Pucelj 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.