Prepare against Julijan Plenca
IM · HRV · World #1,060 classical · FIDE ID 14508044
Our database contains 646 games by Julijan Plenca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julijan Plenca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julijan Plenca 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 | 2,447 | 2,462 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,390 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,444 | 2,464 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 308 | 165 | 173 | 47.7% |
| As White | 327 | 167 | 77 | 83 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 319 | 141 | 88 | 90 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julijan Plenca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julijan Plenca's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 310 | 94.8% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Plenca usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Plenca usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Plenca usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Plenca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Plenca usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Plenca usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 48.6% | 62.3% |
| e6 | 44 | 31.0% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 14.8% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 46.4% | 74.5% |
| e6 | 28 | 25.5% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 20.9% | 45.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Julijan Plenca's chess games
All 646 games by Julijan Plenca 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: 308 wins, 165 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 70 | 38/13/19 | 54.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 16/7/8 | 51.6% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Robert Zelcic | 2,554 | 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | B12 |
| Nov 2010 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,547 | 4th Mediterranean Open A | B50 |
| Apr 2016 | Toms Kantans | 2,513 | BL2-Sued 1516 | C47 |
| Sep 2012 | Nenad Sulava | 2,496 | 21st chT-CRO 1A | C47 |
| Sep 2012 | Vlatko Kovacevic | 2,489 | 21st chT-CRO 1A | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2014 | 23 | 18.5 | 2,351 |
| Rijeka Paris Memorial Open | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,247 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2008 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,325 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,415 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,289 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| 17th chT-CRO U20 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julijan Plenca's chess games?
646 games by Julijan Plenca, 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 Julijan Plenca has played.
What does Julijan Plenca play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Julijan Plenca opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julijan Plenca answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Julijan Plenca play as White?
As White, Julijan Plenca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 54.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julijan Plenca play as Black?
As Black, Julijan Plenca most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 319 games.
What is Julijan Plenca's FIDE rating?
Julijan Plenca is currently rated 2,447 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,444 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Julijan Plenca played?
Our database contains 646 games by Julijan Plenca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 308 wins, 165 draws, 173 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julijan Plenca?
646 games by Julijan Plenca 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.