Prepare against Nejc Herega
FM · SVN · World #9,140 classical · FIDE ID 14634058
When preparing against Nejc Herega, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 391 games by Nejc Herega, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nejc Herega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nejc Herega 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 | 2,184 | 2,302 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,339 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,370 | 2,371 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 118 | 101 | 172 | 30.2% |
| As White | 183 | 66 | 58 | 59 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 208 | 52 | 43 | 113 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nejc Herega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nejc Herega's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 83.1% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 13.7% | 44.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Herega usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Herega usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Herega usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Herega usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Herega usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Herega usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 12.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 89.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.7% | 25.0% |
Nejc Herega's chess games
All 391 games by Nejc Herega in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Aug 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: 118 wins, 101 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 5/5/12 | 22.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | A Demuth | 2,517 | European Blitz 2025 | E04 |
| Dec 2024 | A Saric | 2,482 | European Blitz 2024 | A07 |
| Dec 2023 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,422 | ch-EU Blitz | E52 |
| Aug 2024 | Saad Abobaker Elmi | 2,383 | ch-EU U18 blitz | D27 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Gschiel | 2,346 | ch-EU U18 blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2022 | 17 | 8 | 2,138 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 14 | 3 | 2,177 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,166 |
| 33rd ch-SLO | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,032 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,611 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nejc Herega's chess games?
391 games by Nejc Herega, from Nov 2015 to Aug 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 Herega has played.
What does Nejc Herega play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Nejc Herega opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nejc Herega answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Nejc Herega play as White?
As White, Nejc Herega's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (20 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nejc Herega play as Black?
As Black, Nejc Herega most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Nejc Herega's FIDE rating?
Nejc Herega is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,370 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Nejc Herega played?
Our database contains 391 games by Nejc Herega, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 101 draws, 172 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nejc Herega?
391 games by Nejc Herega 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.