Prepare against Matjaz Kodela
SVN · World #35,208 classical · FIDE ID 14602628
Our database contains 62 games by Matjaz Kodela, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matjaz Kodela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matjaz Kodela 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 | 1,958 | 2,025 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,986 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,945 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 25 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matjaz Kodela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matjaz Kodela's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Kodela usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kodela usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kodela usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Matjaz Kodela's chess games
All 62 games by Matjaz Kodela in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 22 wins, 25 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Boris Grbac | 2,305 | Portoroz Open | E82 |
| Nov 2007 | Dejan Podhraski | 2,140 | chT1-SLO East | D58 |
| Oct 2005 | Tine Budkovic | 2,118 | chT2-SLO West | D13 |
| Nov 2017 | Miha Bombek | 2,013 | chT1-SLO East | B12 |
| Oct 2005 | Aleksander Ursic | 2,000 | chT2-SLO West | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2017 | 29 | 18 | 1,992 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 2,161 |
| Portoroz Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| Strunjan Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | – |
| chT1-SLO West | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,888 |
| 66th chT-Ljubljana Superliga | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,963 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,138 |
| 14th Ljubljana Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matjaz Kodela's chess games?
62 games by Matjaz Kodela, from Oct 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 Kodela has played.
What does Matjaz Kodela play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Matjaz Kodela opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matjaz Kodela answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games).
What openings does Matjaz Kodela play as White?
As White, Matjaz Kodela's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matjaz Kodela play as Black?
As Black, Matjaz Kodela most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Matjaz Kodela's FIDE rating?
Matjaz Kodela is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Matjaz Kodela played?
Our database contains 62 games by Matjaz Kodela, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 25 draws, 15 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matjaz Kodela?
62 games by Matjaz Kodela 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.