Prepare against Nejc Drnovsek
SVN · World #5,525 classical · FIDE ID 14606747
Our database contains 289 games by Nejc Drnovsek, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nejc Drnovsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nejc Drnovsek 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 | 2,260 | 2,295 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,198 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,259 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 131 | 81 | 77 | 45.3% |
| As White | 150 | 79 | 30 | 41 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 139 | 52 | 51 | 36 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nejc Drnovsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nejc Drnovsek's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 96.7% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 62.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Drnovsek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 89.2% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 96.9% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Nejc Drnovsek's chess games
All 289 games by Nejc Drnovsek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 131 wins, 81 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 34 | 20/5/9 | 58.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 30 | 10/12/8 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Georg Mohr | 2,406 | chT-SLO NML 31st | A11 |
| Jul 2009 | Samo Stajner | 2,322 | ch-SLO qual | C29 |
| Sep 2019 | Domen Tisaj | 2,296 | chT1-SLO East | A90 |
| Aug 2008 | Robert Roskar | 2,280 | Ptuj Open | E12 |
| Sep 2022 | Mitja Piskur | 2,251 | 32nd chT-SLO | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2010 | 43 | 29 | 2,018 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 40 | 33 | 2,339 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2006 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2008 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,030 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 12 | 11 | 2,311 |
| Ptuj Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| 12th Nova Gorica Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nejc Drnovsek's chess games?
289 games by Nejc Drnovsek, from Jul 2006 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 Nejc Drnovsek has played.
What does Nejc Drnovsek play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Nejc Drnovsek opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nejc Drnovsek answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nejc Drnovsek play as White?
As White, Nejc Drnovsek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (34 games, 58.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nejc Drnovsek play as Black?
As Black, Nejc Drnovsek most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Nejc Drnovsek's FIDE rating?
Nejc Drnovsek is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Nejc Drnovsek played?
Our database contains 289 games by Nejc Drnovsek, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 81 draws, 77 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nejc Drnovsek?
289 games by Nejc Drnovsek 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.