Prepare against Nik Javornik
FM · SVN · World #5,851 classical · FIDE ID 14636549
Our database contains 261 games by Nik Javornik, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nik Javornik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nik Javornik 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 | 2,251 | 2,300 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,347 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,246 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 102 | 53 | 106 | 39.1% |
| As White | 134 | 56 | 25 | 53 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 46 | 28 | 53 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nik Javornik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nik Javornik's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 72.4% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 26.9% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Javornik usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Javornik usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Javornik usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 40.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Javornik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Javornik usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Javornik usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.1% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Nik Javornik's chess games
All 261 games by Nik Javornik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 102 wins, 53 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Laurenz Borrmann | 2,427 | ch-EU U18 Rapid | E91 |
| Jul 2024 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | B24 |
| Aug 2024 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,373 | Titled Tue Early | B35 |
| May 2024 | David Brinovec | 2,363 | Ljubljana Open | B06 |
| Jul 2022 | Domen Tisaj | 2,355 | 32nd ch-SLO | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 39 | 17 | 2,128 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 2,200 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,910 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,526 |
| ch-EU Union U10 15th | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,310 |
| 23rd Maribor Pirc Memorial U16 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nik Javornik's chess games?
261 games by Nik Javornik, from Apr 2017 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 Nik Javornik has played.
What does Nik Javornik play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Nik Javornik opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nik Javornik answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nik Javornik play as White?
As White, Nik Javornik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nik Javornik play as Black?
As Black, Nik Javornik most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Nik Javornik's FIDE rating?
Nik Javornik is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Nik Javornik played?
Our database contains 261 games by Nik Javornik, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 53 draws, 106 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nik Javornik?
261 games by Nik Javornik 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.