Prepare against Jozef Sedonja
SVN · World #61,424 classical · FIDE ID 14634821
When preparing against Jozef Sedonja, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jozef Sedonja, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Sedonja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Sedonja 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 | 1,851 | 1,870 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,869 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 31.5% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Sedonja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Sedonja's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sedonja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sedonja usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sedonja usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jozef Sedonja's chess games
All 54 games by Jozef Sedonja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Milos Pahor | 2,115 | chT-SLO U18 | A46 |
| Dec 2018 | Ivo Mihevc | 2,039 | chT2-SLO East | B22 |
| Sep 2018 | Gregor Vohl | 1,940 | chT2-SLO East | B43 |
| Oct 2017 | Tine Gricnik | 1,891 | chT2-SLO East | C64 |
| Nov 2018 | Jelena Topic | 1,882 | chT2-SLO East | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,026 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 1992 | 9 | 2 | – |
| chT-SLO U18 | 1998 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| chT-SLO | 1995 | 5 | 1 | 1,940 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,873 |
| 06th chT-SLO | 1996 | 5 | 1 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Sedonja's chess games?
54 games by Jozef Sedonja, from Jan 2018 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 Jozef Sedonja has played.
What does Jozef Sedonja play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jozef Sedonja opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Sedonja answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jozef Sedonja play as White?
As White, Jozef Sedonja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Sedonja play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Sedonja most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jozef Sedonja's FIDE rating?
Jozef Sedonja is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jozef Sedonja played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jozef Sedonja, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Sedonja?
54 games by Jozef Sedonja 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.