Prepare against Klemen Zupancic
SVN · World #67,801 classical · FIDE ID 14611627
When preparing against Klemen Zupancic, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Klemen Zupancic, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klemen Zupancic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klemen 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 | 1,829 | 1,861 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,770 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 25 | 12 | 34 | 35.2% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klemen Zupancic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klemen Zupancic's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- 1.g3 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Klemen Zupancic's chess games
All 71 games by Klemen Zupancic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Daniel Roos | 2,361 | Wch U12 | B90 |
| Feb 2015 | Anze Znidaric | 2,007 | ch-SLO U16 | A08 |
| Jul 2013 | Vid Dobrovoljc | 1,802 | ch-SLO U20 | B23 |
| Oct 2013 | Igor Bajo | 1,799 | Novo Mesto Open | B53 |
| Nov 2014 | Aleksander Krcmar | 1,723 | Novo Mesto Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Mesto Open | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 1,818 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 1,603 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,844 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,701 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| SLO-CupT | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klemen Zupancic's chess games?
71 games by Klemen Zupancic, from May 2012 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 Klemen Zupancic has played.
What does Klemen Zupancic play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Klemen Zupancic opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klemen Zupancic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Klemen Zupancic play as White?
As White, Klemen Zupancic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klemen Zupancic play as Black?
As Black, Klemen Zupancic most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Klemen Zupancic's FIDE rating?
Klemen Zupancic is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Klemen Zupancic played?
Our database contains 71 games by Klemen Zupancic, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klemen Zupancic?
71 games by Klemen 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.