Prepare against Leo Pecnik
FM · HRV · World #5,637 classical · FIDE ID 14504480
Our database contains 348 games by Leo Pecnik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leo Pecnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Pecnik 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 | 2,257 | 2,357 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,316 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,333 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 143 | 124 | 81 | 41.1% |
| As White | 175 | 73 | 67 | 35 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 173 | 70 | 57 | 46 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Pecnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Pecnik's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 68.6% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 37 | 21.1% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pecnik usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pecnik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pecnik usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pecnik usually continues Bg5 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Pecnik usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Pecnik usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 51.3% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 21 | 27.6% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 60.9% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 20.3% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.4% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Leo Pecnik's chess games
All 348 games by Leo Pecnik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 143 wins, 124 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Platon Galperin | 2,462 | 26th Zadar Open A | B08 |
| Dec 2019 | Jernej Spalir | 2,429 | 26th Zadar Open A | B51 |
| May 2024 | Sven Tica | 2,425 | CRO Cup | D02 |
| Nov 2025 | J Srbis | 2,412 | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a | C46 |
| Aug 2018 | Matija Ostovic | 2,401 | 8th Split Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2001 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2002 | 17 | 10 | 2,241 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2010 | 15 | 10 | 2,244 |
| chT-CRO | 1999 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,179 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,378 |
| Zagreb Koncar | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,338 |
| 24th Zadar Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Pecnik's chess games?
348 games by Leo Pecnik, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Leo Pecnik has played.
What does Leo Pecnik play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Leo Pecnik opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Pecnik answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Leo Pecnik play as White?
As White, Leo Pecnik's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Pecnik play as Black?
As Black, Leo Pecnik most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Leo Pecnik's FIDE rating?
Leo Pecnik is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Leo Pecnik played?
Our database contains 348 games by Leo Pecnik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 124 draws, 81 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Pecnik?
348 games by Leo Pecnik 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.