Prepare against Matjaz Justin
FM · SVN · World #8,282 classical · FIDE ID 14600242
When preparing against Matjaz Justin, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 354 games by Matjaz Justin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matjaz Justin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matjaz Justin 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 | 2,200 | 2,379 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,287 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,297 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 145 | 129 | 80 | 41.0% |
| As White | 165 | 68 | 53 | 44 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 189 | 77 | 76 | 36 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matjaz Justin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matjaz Justin's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 96.4% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.0% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Justin usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Justin usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Justin usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Justin usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Justin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 98.0% | 61.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 92.5% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Matjaz Justin's chess games
All 354 games by Matjaz Justin 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: 145 wins, 129 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 40 | 21/10/9 | 52.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Drazen Sermek | 2,460 | 4th Ljubljana Open | B22 |
| May 2004 | Jole Petrov | 2,432 | SLO-CRO Match | A30 |
| Jan 1989 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,415 | Yugoslavia | B76 |
| Jan 1995 | Selim Dizdar | 2,400 | 6th Ljubljana Open | A36 |
| Jan 1993 | Damjan Plesec | 2,380 | chT-SLO | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 55 | 24.5 | 2,291 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,367 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,304 |
| chT-SLO sf | 1997 | 13 | 9 | 2,431 |
| Ptuj | 1990 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,429 |
| SLO-CupT | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| Portoroz | 1989 | 10 | 7 | 2,481 |
| 28th chT-SLO | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matjaz Justin's chess games?
354 games by Matjaz Justin, 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 Justin has played.
What does Matjaz Justin play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Matjaz Justin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matjaz Justin answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matjaz Justin play as White?
As White, Matjaz Justin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matjaz Justin play as Black?
As Black, Matjaz Justin most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Matjaz Justin's FIDE rating?
Matjaz Justin is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Matjaz Justin played?
Our database contains 354 games by Matjaz Justin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 129 draws, 80 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matjaz Justin?
354 games by Matjaz Justin 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.