Prepare against Marjan Butala
SVN · World #46,652 classical · FIDE ID 14601052
Our database contains 269 games by Marjan Butala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marjan Butala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marjan Butala 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 | 1,907 | 2,146 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 2,023 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,990 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 81 | 86 | 102 | 30.1% |
| As White | 147 | 43 | 46 | 58 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 122 | 38 | 40 | 44 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marjan Butala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marjan Butala's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 65 | 44.2% | 37.7% |
| e4 | 51 | 34.7% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 37.7% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Butala usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Butala usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Butala usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 51.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Butala usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Butala usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Butala usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 36.4% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 22 | 33.3% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 25.8% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Marjan Butala's chess games
All 269 games by Marjan Butala 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: 81 wins, 86 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 7/11/13 | 22.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Stevan Kecic | 2,265 | ch-SLO | B04 |
| Nov 2013 | Tim Janzelj | 2,248 | 14th chT-SLO Central Superliga | A13 |
| Jan 1996 | Zvonko Takac | 2,220 | 7th Ljubljana Open | A33 |
| Jul 2014 | Bostjan Jeran | 2,199 | ch-SLO Open | A25 |
| Sep 2011 | Stig K Martinsen | 2,173 | 13th Trieste Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1992 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-SLO | 2002 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,338 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,728 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,883 |
| 28th ch-SLO | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-SLO Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| 13th Trieste Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marjan Butala's chess games?
269 games by Marjan Butala, 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 Marjan Butala has played.
What does Marjan Butala play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Marjan Butala opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marjan Butala answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marjan Butala play as White?
As White, Marjan Butala's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marjan Butala play as Black?
As Black, Marjan Butala most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Marjan Butala's FIDE rating?
Marjan Butala is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marjan Butala played?
Our database contains 269 games by Marjan Butala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 86 draws, 102 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marjan Butala?
269 games by Marjan Butala 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.