Prepare against Matjaz Brezovar
FM · SVN · World #10,185 classical · FIDE ID 14602300
Our database contains 218 games by Matjaz Brezovar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matjaz Brezovar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matjaz Brezovar 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 | 2,167 | 2,304 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,236 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 72 | 82 | 64 | 33.0% |
| As White | 108 | 46 | 38 | 24 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 110 | 26 | 44 | 40 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matjaz Brezovar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matjaz Brezovar's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 47.2% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 18.5% | 77.5% |
| e4 | 18 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 13.0% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Brezovar usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Brezovar usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Brezovar usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 77.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Brezovar usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Brezovar usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Brezovar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 49.2% | 36.2% |
| c5 | 14 | 23.7% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 43.3% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Matjaz Brezovar's chess games
All 218 games by Matjaz Brezovar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 82 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Mladen Palac | 2,545 | Portoroz Open | B22 |
| Jul 2014 | Jure Zorko | 2,466 | ch-SLO Open | A25 |
| Dec 2014 | Igor Naumkin | 2,436 | 17th Padova Open A | A90 |
| Oct 2016 | Dejan Marjanovic | 2,432 | chT-SLO | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Mihael Ankerst | 2,360 | 19th Bled Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portoroz Open | 1997 | 26 | 14 | 2,333 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2018 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,200 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 2,298 |
| chT-SLO West | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,213 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2015 | 10 | 1 | 1,971 |
| Ptuj Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| 19th Bled Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matjaz Brezovar's chess games?
218 games by Matjaz Brezovar, from Apr 2003 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 Matjaz Brezovar has played.
What does Matjaz Brezovar play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Matjaz Brezovar opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matjaz Brezovar answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Matjaz Brezovar play as White?
As White, Matjaz Brezovar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matjaz Brezovar play as Black?
As Black, Matjaz Brezovar most often plays: Horwitz Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Matjaz Brezovar's FIDE rating?
Matjaz Brezovar is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Matjaz Brezovar played?
Our database contains 218 games by Matjaz Brezovar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 82 draws, 64 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matjaz Brezovar?
218 games by Matjaz Brezovar 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.