Prepare against Saso Brusnjak
SVN · World #22,535 classical · FIDE ID 14606186
When preparing against Saso Brusnjak, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Saso Brusnjak, covering Jan 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Saso Brusnjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saso Brusnjak 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 | 2,038 | 2,086 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 53 | 21 | 36 | 48.2% |
| As White | 55 | 34 | 4 | 17 | 61.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saso Brusnjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saso Brusnjak's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 98.2% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 64.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Brusnjak usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Brusnjak usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Brusnjak usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Brusnjak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Saso Brusnjak's chess games
All 110 games by Saso Brusnjak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Nov 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: 53 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Milan Stavanja | 2,188 | chT1-SLO Ost | D40 |
| Oct 2012 | Ivo Mihevc | 2,181 | chT1-SLO Ost | B45 |
| Nov 2010 | Dezider Ivanec | 2,180 | chT1-SLO Ost | E33 |
| Dec 2008 | Igor Kos | 2,125 | chT1-SLO East | D94 |
| May 2010 | Ales st. Lazar | 2,115 | SLO-CupT | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 36 | 18 | 2,006 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2006 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,184 |
| chTB-SLO U18 | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,138 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,050 |
| chT-SLO | 2011 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,991 |
| SLO Cup | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,014 |
| chT-SLO2E | 2004 | 4 | 3 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saso Brusnjak's chess games?
110 games by Saso Brusnjak, from Jan 2010 to Nov 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 Saso Brusnjak has played.
What does Saso Brusnjak play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Saso Brusnjak opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saso Brusnjak answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Saso Brusnjak play as White?
As White, Saso Brusnjak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saso Brusnjak play as Black?
As Black, Saso Brusnjak most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Saso Brusnjak's FIDE rating?
Saso Brusnjak is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Saso Brusnjak played?
Our database contains 110 games by Saso Brusnjak, covering Jan 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saso Brusnjak?
110 games by Saso Brusnjak 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.