Prepare against Matej Kersic
SVN · World #23,952 classical · FIDE ID 14605848
Our database contains 593 games by Matej Kersic, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Kersic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Kersic 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 | 2,026 | 2,221 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,254 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,207 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 593 | 202 | 222 | 169 | 34.1% |
| As White | 302 | 113 | 124 | 65 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 291 | 89 | 98 | 104 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Kersic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Kersic's side.
First moves as White (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 293 | 98.3% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kersic usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kersic usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kersic usually continues d4 (67.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kersic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kersic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 160 | 98.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 93.6% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Matej Kersic's chess games
All 593 games by Matej Kersic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 202 wins, 222 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 15/14/16 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 20/10/21 | 39.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 49 | 12/22/15 | 24.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 15/13/19 | 31.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,576 | 28th Latschach Open | D23 |
| Jun 2008 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,452 | 22nd Pula Open | B07 |
| Nov 2007 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,381 | chT2-SLO | B92 |
| Jul 2016 | Peter Kokol | 2,367 | 10th Portoroz Open | B20 |
| Feb 2010 | Denis Gjuran | 2,358 | 15th Nova Gorica Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 50 | 18 | 2,112 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2016 | 20 | 12 | 2,191 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 1,930 |
| 12th Nova Gorica Open B | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,236 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 30th Latschach Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| 25th Bled Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vojko Mencinger (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Kersic's chess games?
593 games by Matej Kersic, from Jul 2004 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 Matej Kersic has played.
What does Matej Kersic play on the first move as White?
Across 298 games with White in our database, Matej Kersic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Kersic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Matej Kersic play as White?
As White, Matej Kersic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Kersic play as Black?
As Black, Matej Kersic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 39.2% win rate); Slav Defense (49 games, 24.5% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 31.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 291 games.
What is Matej Kersic's FIDE rating?
Matej Kersic is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Matej Kersic played?
Our database contains 593 games by Matej Kersic, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 222 draws, 169 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Kersic?
593 games by Matej Kersic 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.