Prepare against Luka Rifelj
SVN · World #28,013 classical · FIDE ID 14603462
Our database contains 215 games by Luka Rifelj, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luka Rifelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Rifelj 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 | 1,998 | 1,999 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,930 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 74 | 67 | 74 | 34.4% |
| As White | 107 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 108 | 35 | 30 | 43 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Rifelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Rifelj's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 65.4% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 24 | 22.4% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.4% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rifelj usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rifelj usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Rifelj usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rifelj usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Rifelj usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rifelj usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 89.9% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Luka Rifelj's chess games
All 215 games by Luka Rifelj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 74 wins, 67 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Jernej Buzeti | 2,252 | 24th chT-SLO | B85 |
| Nov 2015 | Anton Praznik | 2,178 | 25th chT-SLO | B40 |
| Mar 2016 | Filip Matijevic | 2,171 | SLO-CupT | C47 |
| Nov 2015 | Danilo Hari | 2,164 | 25th chT-SLO | D90 |
| Jul 2010 | Janez Kavcic | 2,114 | ch-SLO U20 qual | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2010 | 23 | 14 | 1,830 |
| SLO-CupT | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,021 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2009 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2009 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,796 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-SLO | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Rifelj's chess games?
215 games by Luka Rifelj, from Apr 2008 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 Luka Rifelj has played.
What does Luka Rifelj play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Luka Rifelj opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Rifelj answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Luka Rifelj play as White?
As White, Luka Rifelj's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Rifelj play as Black?
As Black, Luka Rifelj most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Luka Rifelj's FIDE rating?
Luka Rifelj is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (May 2016).
How many games has Luka Rifelj played?
Our database contains 215 games by Luka Rifelj, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 67 draws, 74 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Rifelj?
215 games by Luka Rifelj 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.