Prepare against Matej Brcar
SVN · World #39,000 classical · FIDE ID 14608472
Our database contains 201 games by Matej Brcar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Brcar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Brcar 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 | 1,940 | 1,969 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 75 | 45 | 81 | 37.3% |
| As White | 103 | 42 | 25 | 36 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 33 | 20 | 45 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Brcar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Brcar's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 99.0% | 52.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Brcar usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Brcar usually continues Nf3 (73.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brcar usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Brcar usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
Matej Brcar's chess games
All 201 games by Matej Brcar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 75 wins, 45 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 17/1/6 | 70.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Maj Zirkelbach | 2,094 | Otocec Krka Terme Open | B13 |
| Mar 2015 | Matic Skrinjar | 2,085 | SLO-CupT | C45 |
| Feb 2015 | Jurij Zamar Kodelja | 2,058 | ch-SLO U16 | B22 |
| Sep 2021 | Mitja Rozman | 2,020 | 31st chT-SLO | C44 |
| Oct 2014 | Vid Dobrovoljc | 1,969 | Novo Mesto Open | C75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 1,687 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,801 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-SLO U20 qual | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,637 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U12 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Brcar's chess games?
201 games by Matej Brcar, from Sep 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 Matej Brcar has played.
What does Matej Brcar play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Matej Brcar opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Brcar answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Matej Brcar play as White?
As White, Matej Brcar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Scotch Game (24 games, 70.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Brcar play as Black?
As Black, Matej Brcar most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Matej Brcar's FIDE rating?
Matej Brcar is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Matej Brcar played?
Our database contains 201 games by Matej Brcar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 45 draws, 81 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Brcar?
201 games by Matej Brcar 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.