Prepare against Niko Praznik
IM · SVN · World #5,411 classical · FIDE ID 14601621
Our database contains 717 games by Niko Praznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niko Praznik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niko Praznik 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 | 2,263 | 2,417 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,273 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 717 | 272 | 262 | 183 | 37.9% |
| As White | 368 | 159 | 123 | 86 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 349 | 113 | 139 | 97 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niko Praznik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niko Praznik's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 57.6% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 77 | 20.9% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 13.3% | 73.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.6% | 47.1% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.0% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Praznik usually continues c3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Praznik usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Praznik usually continues d4 (57.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Praznik usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Praznik usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Praznik usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 122 | 78.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 9.7% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 6.5% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 49.6% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 35 | 28.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.1% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Niko Praznik's chess games
All 717 games by Niko Praznik 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: 272 wins, 262 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 71 | 26/24/21 | 36.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 15/18/7 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 60 | 21/29/10 | 35.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 37 | 14/15/8 | 37.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,551 | 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | A14 |
| Oct 2016 | Adrian Mikhalchishin | 2,491 | chT-SLO | A41 |
| Dec 2004 | Marko Tratar | 2,473 | 14th chT-SLO | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Michal Konopka | 2,465 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E69 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Acs | 2,450 | SLO-HUN U18 Match | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 49 | 30 | 2,346 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1997 | 25 | 14 | 2,129 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 1999 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,126 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-SLO | 1999 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 14 | 10 | 2,391 |
| chT-SLO sf | 1997 | 14 | 11 | 2,213 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1992 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leon Mazi (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niko Praznik's chess games?
717 games by Niko Praznik, 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 Niko Praznik has played.
What does Niko Praznik play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Niko Praznik opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niko Praznik answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Niko Praznik play as White?
As White, Niko Praznik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (71 games, 36.6% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niko Praznik play as Black?
As Black, Niko Praznik most often plays: Modern Defense (60 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Niko Praznik's FIDE rating?
Niko Praznik is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Niko Praznik played?
Our database contains 717 games by Niko Praznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 262 draws, 183 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niko Praznik?
717 games by Niko Praznik 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.