Prepare against Luka Solmajer
SVN · World #21,353 classical · FIDE ID 14601630
When preparing against Luka Solmajer, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 389 games by Luka Solmajer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luka Solmajer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Solmajer 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 | 2,046 | 2,101 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,108 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,124 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 164 | 71 | 154 | 42.2% |
| As White | 199 | 81 | 41 | 77 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 190 | 83 | 30 | 77 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Solmajer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Solmajer's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 91.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Solmajer usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Solmajer usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Solmajer usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Solmajer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Solmajer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Solmajer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 52.1% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 44 | 46.8% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 51.5% | 54.4% |
| f5 | 14 | 21.2% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 19.7% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Luka Solmajer's chess games
All 389 games by Luka Solmajer 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: 164 wins, 71 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Tadej Sakelsek | 2,432 | 16th chT-SLO | E12 |
| Apr 2016 | Marko Srebrnic | 2,381 | ch-SLO | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Erlend Mikalsen | 2,358 | 10th Ptuj Open | B35 |
| Jul 2017 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,342 | 11th Portoroz Open | A42 |
| Jan 1993 | Matjaz Pirs | 2,340 | ch-SLO U18 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2021 | 59 | 35 | 2,128 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 32 | 19.5 | 1,884 |
| Ptuj Open | 2018 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1994 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,153 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1995 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Ptuj Open 7th | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,849 |
| 29th ch-SLO | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,043 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Solmajer's chess games?
389 games by Luka Solmajer, 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 Luka Solmajer has played.
What does Luka Solmajer play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Luka Solmajer opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Solmajer answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Luka Solmajer play as White?
As White, Luka Solmajer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Solmajer play as Black?
As Black, Luka Solmajer most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Luka Solmajer's FIDE rating?
Luka Solmajer is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Luka Solmajer played?
Our database contains 389 games by Luka Solmajer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 71 draws, 154 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Solmajer?
389 games by Luka Solmajer 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.