Prepare against Marko Pazlar
SVN · World #27,089 classical · FIDE ID 14604175
Our database contains 212 games by Marko Pazlar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marko Pazlar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Pazlar 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 | 2,004 | 2,124 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 2,037 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,037 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 78 | 52 | 82 | 36.8% |
| As White | 110 | 45 | 22 | 43 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 102 | 33 | 30 | 39 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Pazlar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Pazlar's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 67.9% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 24 | 22.6% | 39.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 57.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pazlar usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pazlar usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Pazlar usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pazlar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pazlar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pazlar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 98.1% | 49.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 59.4% | 57.9% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Marko Pazlar's chess games
All 212 games by Marko Pazlar 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: 78 wins, 52 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Flavio Guido | 2,388 | 27th Latschach Open | C02 |
| Oct 2010 | Jure Plaskan | 2,224 | chT1-SLO West | A34 |
| Nov 2018 | Dennis Brouwer | 2,223 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | A49 |
| Aug 2013 | Fred Wegerer | 2,218 | 29th Latschach Open | A45 |
| Nov 2007 | Emil Luzar | 2,199 | chT2-SLO | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 44 | 34.5 | 1,998 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 38 | 16 | 2,002 |
| chT-SLO | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,148 |
| 23rd ch-SLO | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 16th Hum na Sutli Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
| 25th Bled Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Pazlar's chess games?
212 games by Marko Pazlar, 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 Marko Pazlar has played.
What does Marko Pazlar play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Marko Pazlar opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Pazlar answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marko Pazlar play as White?
As White, Marko Pazlar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Pazlar play as Black?
As Black, Marko Pazlar most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Marko Pazlar's FIDE rating?
Marko Pazlar is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marko Pazlar played?
Our database contains 212 games by Marko Pazlar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 52 draws, 82 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Pazlar?
212 games by Marko Pazlar 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.