Prepare against Samo Bobnar
SVN · World #38,566 classical · FIDE ID 14637413
Our database contains 52 games by Samo Bobnar, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samo Bobnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samo Bobnar 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 | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,155 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,191 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 29 | 11 | 12 | 55.8% |
| As White | 31 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samo Bobnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samo Bobnar's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bobnar usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bobnar usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Bobnar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Samo Bobnar's chess games
All 52 games by Samo Bobnar 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: 29 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Branko Kirasic | 1,938 | 23rd chT-SLO Central | B01 |
| Apr 2021 | Spyridon-Dionysios Makris | 1,935 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | C55 |
| Jan 2021 | Marko Ribicic | 1,928 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | B01 |
| Dec 2019 | Roman Janko | 1,859 | chT2-SLO West | B02 |
| Nov 2021 | Franc Ravnik | 1,831 | chT2-SLO West | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 1,773 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 15 | 13 | 1,930 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,346 |
| 23rd chT-SLO Central | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,690 |
| SLO-CupT | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1,648 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samo Bobnar's chess games?
52 games by Samo Bobnar, 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 Samo Bobnar has played.
What does Samo Bobnar play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Samo Bobnar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samo Bobnar answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Samo Bobnar play as White?
As White, Samo Bobnar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samo Bobnar play as Black?
As Black, Samo Bobnar most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Samo Bobnar's FIDE rating?
Samo Bobnar is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Samo Bobnar played?
Our database contains 52 games by Samo Bobnar, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (55.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samo Bobnar?
52 games by Samo Bobnar 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.