Prepare against Miran Rusjan
SVN · World #6,410 classical · FIDE ID 14601567
When preparing against Miran Rusjan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Miran Rusjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miran Rusjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miran Rusjan 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 | 2,237 | 2,264 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,198 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,197 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 100 | 67 | 73 | 41.7% |
| As White | 120 | 57 | 28 | 35 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 39 | 38 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miran Rusjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miran Rusjan's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rusjan usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rusjan usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Rusjan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 75.8% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Miran Rusjan's chess games
All 240 games by Miran Rusjan 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: 100 wins, 67 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 48 | 20/15/13 | 41.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Milan Vukic | 2,434 | 20th chT-SLO | A53 |
| Nov 1998 | Janez Barle | 2,395 | 08th chT-SLO | B40 |
| Nov 1999 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,388 | 09th chT-SLO | E39 |
| Nov 2016 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,369 | chT1-SLO West | E32 |
| May 2011 | Gregor Podkriznik | 2,354 | chT-SLO | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2013 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,247 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2016 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1994 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,035 |
| SLO-CupT | 2016 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 1997 | 12 | 5 | 2,213 |
| 22nd chT-SLO | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,435 |
| Bled Open B | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miran Rusjan's chess games?
240 games by Miran Rusjan, 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 Miran Rusjan has played.
What does Miran Rusjan play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Miran Rusjan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miran Rusjan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Miran Rusjan play as White?
As White, Miran Rusjan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miran Rusjan play as Black?
As Black, Miran Rusjan most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Miran Rusjan's FIDE rating?
Miran Rusjan is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Miran Rusjan played?
Our database contains 240 games by Miran Rusjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 67 draws, 73 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miran Rusjan?
240 games by Miran Rusjan 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.