Prepare against Martin Zan Povse
SVN · World #102,645 classical · FIDE ID 14608286
When preparing against Martin Zan Povse, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 68 games by Martin Zan Povse, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zan Povse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Zan Povse 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 | 1,722 | 1,769 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,755 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,713 | 1,713 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 7 | 33 | 41.2% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zan Povse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zan Povse's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Povse usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Povse usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Povse usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Zan Povse's chess games
All 68 games by Martin Zan Povse in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Katarina Maric | 1,913 | chT2-SLO Ost | B22 |
| Sep 2021 | Franjo Pongrac | 1,904 | chT2-SLO Ost | C36 |
| Aug 2010 | Bine Brank | 1,891 | chT-SLO U20 | B70 |
| Oct 2021 | Bogo Sibanc | 1,753 | chT2-SLO Ost | B07 |
| Feb 2012 | Martin Mikolic | 1,739 | ch-SLO U16 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO U12 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,509 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,732 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,628 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,665 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,522 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,853 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,791 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zan Povse's chess games?
68 games by Martin Zan Povse, from Mar 2010 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 Martin Zan Povse has played.
What does Martin Zan Povse play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Martin Zan Povse opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zan Povse answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Martin Zan Povse play as White?
As White, Martin Zan Povse's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zan Povse play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zan Povse most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Martin Zan Povse's FIDE rating?
Martin Zan Povse is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,713 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Martin Zan Povse played?
Our database contains 68 games by Martin Zan Povse, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zan Povse?
68 games by Martin Zan Povse 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.