Prepare against Matjaz Slibar
FM · SVN · World #5,063 classical · FIDE ID 14600641
Our database contains 218 games by Matjaz Slibar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matjaz Slibar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matjaz Slibar 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 | 2,272 | 2,307 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,230 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,184 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 95 | 59 | 64 | 43.6% |
| As White | 113 | 51 | 30 | 32 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 105 | 44 | 29 | 32 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matjaz Slibar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matjaz Slibar's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 92.0% | 58.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.5% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Slibar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Slibar usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Slibar usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Slibar usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Slibar usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Slibar usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 96.6% | 62.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 52.8% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Matjaz Slibar's chess games
All 218 games by Matjaz Slibar 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: 95 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Joze Pucelj | 2,428 | chT2-SLO | A08 |
| Jan 1993 | Stefan Cigan | 2,365 | chT-SLO | B22 |
| Sep 2025 | Nejc Drnovsek | 2,282 | 35th TCh-SLO | D10 |
| Dec 2018 | Miran Zupe | 2,259 | 28th chT-SLO | B19 |
| Nov 2005 | Igor Sitnik | 2,258 | 15th chT-SLO | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 30 | 24 | 2,253 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,293 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 20 | 15 | 2,226 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1994 | 19 | 11 | 2,153 |
| chT-SLO West | 2004 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-SLO | 1991 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,394 |
| chT2-SLO w | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 35th TCh-SLO | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matjaz Slibar's chess games?
218 games by Matjaz Slibar, 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 Slibar has played.
What does Matjaz Slibar play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Matjaz Slibar opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matjaz Slibar answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Matjaz Slibar play as White?
As White, Matjaz Slibar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matjaz Slibar play as Black?
As Black, Matjaz Slibar most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Matjaz Slibar's FIDE rating?
Matjaz Slibar is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Matjaz Slibar played?
Our database contains 218 games by Matjaz Slibar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matjaz Slibar?
218 games by Matjaz Slibar 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.