Prepare against Peter Urbanc
FM · SVN · World #11,171 classical · FIDE ID 14600781
When preparing against Peter Urbanc, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 578 games by Peter Urbanc, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter Urbanc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Urbanc 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 | 2,153 | 2,311 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,259 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,364 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 578 | 292 | 91 | 194 | 50.5% |
| As White | 289 | 156 | 54 | 78 | 54.0% |
| As Black | 289 | 136 | 37 | 116 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Urbanc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Urbanc's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 136 | 47.1% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 88 | 30.4% | 63.1% |
| e4 | 41 | 14.2% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.8% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Urbanc usually continues Nc3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Urbanc usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Urbanc usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Urbanc usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Urbanc usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Urbanc usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 50 | 29.8% | 47.0% |
| g6 | 35 | 20.8% | 65.7% |
| b6 | 33 | 19.6% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 25 | 14.9% | 64.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 9.5% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 37.2% | 29.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 22.1% | 60.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 15.1% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 5.8% | 90.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.7% | 12.5% |
Peter Urbanc's chess games
All 578 games by Peter Urbanc in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 292 wins, 91 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 40 | 20/10/10 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 27 | 17/4/6 | 63.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 44 | 19/4/21 | 43.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 19/6/8 | 57.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 33 | 17/4/12 | 51.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 7/3/19 | 24.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Georg Mohr | 2,445 | 29th chT-SLO | A31 |
| Nov 2017 | Casper Schoppen | 2,432 | 56th Wch U20 | A03 |
| Sep 2015 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,391 | 25th ch-EU U18 | A25 |
| Jun 2015 | Boris Markoja | 2,372 | 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | A64 |
| Jul 2013 | Tomas Kraus | 2,360 | Slovenia-Czech Republic U18 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2018 | 28 | 22.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2012 | 27 | 15 | 2,031 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2023 | 26 | 22 | 2,225 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2016 | 24 | 17 | 2,062 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2017 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-SLO U12 | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2013 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,216 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maj Zirkelbach (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Urbanc's chess games?
578 games by Peter Urbanc, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Peter Urbanc has played.
What does Peter Urbanc play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Peter Urbanc opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Urbanc answers 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Peter Urbanc play as White?
As White, Peter Urbanc's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (40 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 63.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Urbanc play as Black?
As Black, Peter Urbanc most often plays: Pirc Defense (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Owen Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Peter Urbanc's FIDE rating?
Peter Urbanc is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Peter Urbanc played?
Our database contains 578 games by Peter Urbanc, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 91 draws, 194 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Urbanc?
578 games by Peter Urbanc 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.