Prepare against Matej Sebenik
GM · SVN · World #656 classical · FIDE ID 14602296
Our database contains 2,290 games by Matej Sebenik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Sebenik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Sebenik 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 | 2,491 | 2,573 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,586 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,438 | 2,595 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,290 | 1,006 | 796 | 488 | 43.9% |
| As White | 1,133 | 558 | 375 | 200 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 1,157 | 448 | 421 | 288 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Sebenik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Sebenik's side.
First moves as White (1,133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 644 | 56.8% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 314 | 27.7% | 66.9% |
| c4 | 150 | 13.2% | 71.3% |
| e4 | 23 | 2.0% | 80.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sebenik usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sebenik usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sebenik usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sebenik usually continues c4 (69.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sebenik usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sebenik usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (562 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 304 | 54.1% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 137 | 24.4% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 53 | 9.4% | 61.3% |
| d6 | 31 | 5.5% | 40.3% |
| g6 | 19 | 3.4% | 68.4% |
| c6 | 16 | 2.8% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 253 | 64.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 91 | 23.2% | 52.7% |
| d6 | 21 | 5.4% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.0% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Matej Sebenik's chess games
All 2,290 games by Matej Sebenik 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: 1,006 wins, 796 draws, 488 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 147 | 58/55/34 | 39.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 137 | 62/48/27 | 45.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 118 | 47/49/22 | 39.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 82 | 44/26/12 | 53.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 66 | 33/23/10 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 23/9/7 | 59.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 17/12/9 | 44.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 18/10/8 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 24/6/5 | 68.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 78 | 22/38/18 | 28.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 70 | 31/25/14 | 44.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 59 | 21/20/18 | 35.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 52 | 16/25/11 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 47 | 11/24/12 | 23.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 43 | 26/11/6 | 60.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 14/18/11 | 32.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 39 | 12/16/11 | 30.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 18/11/9 | 47.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 8/14/7 | 27.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,687 | chT-AUT 2223 | B51 |
| Dec 2022 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,668 | ch-EU Blitz | D32 |
| Dec 2019 | Evgeny Postny | 2,661 | ch-EU blitz | D15 |
| Jan 2012 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,658 | chT-AUT 1112 | E11 |
| Apr 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | Titled Tue | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 111 | 55.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-SLO | 2016 | 85 | 51 | 2,436 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 63 | 35 | 2,541 |
| chT-SLO | 2013 | 35 | 19 | 2,476 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,449 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 26 | 16 | 2,470 |
| Bled Open B | 1998 | 25 | 14 | 2,171 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2002 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,286 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marko Tratar (33 games) · Jure Skoberne (22 games) · Marko Srebrnic (19 games) · Igor Jelen (18 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (13 games) · Tadej Sakelsek (12 games) · Jan Gombac (12 games) · Jure Zorko (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Sebenik's chess games?
2,290 games by Matej Sebenik, 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 Matej Sebenik has played.
What does Matej Sebenik play on the first move as White?
Across 1,133 games with White in our database, Matej Sebenik opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Sebenik answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Matej Sebenik play as White?
As White, Matej Sebenik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (147 games, 39.5% win rate); Catalan (137 games, 45.3% win rate); Slav Defense (118 games, 39.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Sebenik play as Black?
As Black, Matej Sebenik most often plays: Indian Defense (78 games, 28.2% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 44.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (59 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,157 games.
What is Matej Sebenik's FIDE rating?
Matej Sebenik is currently rated 2,491 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,438 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (May 2012).
How many games has Matej Sebenik played?
Our database contains 2,290 games by Matej Sebenik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,006 wins, 796 draws, 488 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Sebenik?
2,290 games by Matej Sebenik 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.