Prepare against Samo Stajner
FM · SVN · World #2,718 classical · FIDE ID 14604078
Our database contains 435 games by Samo Stajner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samo Stajner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samo Stajner 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 | 2,350 | 2,430 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,332 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,310 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 435 | 157 | 109 | 169 | 36.1% |
| As White | 210 | 73 | 53 | 84 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 225 | 84 | 56 | 85 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samo Stajner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samo Stajner's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 41.4% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 84 | 40.0% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 11.4% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 9 | 4.3% | 22.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Stajner usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Stajner usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Stajner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stajner usually continues c4 (34.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Stajner usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Stajner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 52.5% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 35 | 28.7% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 16 | 13.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.9% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 37.1% | 34.6% |
| f5 | 18 | 25.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.1% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
Samo Stajner's chess games
All 435 games by Samo Stajner 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: 157 wins, 109 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Yuriy Kryvoruchko | 2,701 | chT-SLO | A40 |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,605 | chT-SLO | C30 |
| Oct 2020 | Csaba Balogh | 2,578 | chT-SLO 30th | B06 |
| Oct 2021 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,573 | chT-SLO NML 31st | A08 |
| Oct 2015 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,559 | 25th chT-SLO | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,464 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2007 | 30 | 19 | 2,221 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2005 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,067 |
| SLO-CupT | 2015 | 13 | 8 | 2,322 |
| 3rd Nerezine | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,253 |
| 7th Nova Gorica Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| 10th Nova Gorica Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,149 |
| 19th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marko Srebrnic (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samo Stajner's chess games?
435 games by Samo Stajner, 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 Samo Stajner has played.
What does Samo Stajner play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Samo Stajner opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samo Stajner answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Samo Stajner play as White?
As White, Samo Stajner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samo Stajner play as Black?
As Black, Samo Stajner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Samo Stajner's FIDE rating?
Samo Stajner is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Samo Stajner played?
Our database contains 435 games by Samo Stajner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 109 draws, 169 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samo Stajner?
435 games by Samo Stajner 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.