Prepare against Saso Jancigaj
SVN · World #79,616 classical · FIDE ID 14624982
When preparing against Saso Jancigaj, expect 1.f4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 43.2% over 44 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Saso Jancigaj, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saso Jancigaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saso Jancigaj 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 | 1,791 | 1,805 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,816 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,902 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 14 | 34 | 40.7% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saso Jancigaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saso Jancigaj's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 44 | 86.3% | 53.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 11.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 86% of White games, 53.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Jancigaj usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Jancigaj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Jancigaj usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Jancigaj usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Jancigaj usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jancigaj usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Saso Jancigaj's chess games
All 81 games by Saso Jancigaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 44 | 19/9/16 | 43.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Anze Borisek | 1,936 | chT-Ljubljana 72nd Superliga | A02 |
| Jan 2017 | Dusan Leben | 1,899 | chT-Ljubljana 70th 1st League | C41 |
| Dec 2019 | Slavko Bedic | 1,890 | chT3-SLO West | D00 |
| Oct 2013 | Djordje Lazarevic | 1,859 | 14th chT-SLO Central 1st League | A01 |
| Nov 2013 | Vitko Stanic | 1,799 | 14th chT-SLO Central 1st League | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,630 |
| 23rd chT-SLO Central | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,565 |
| chT-LJU 69th 2nd League | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,849 |
| 75th chT-Ljubljana | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| chT-SLO Central 1st League 18th | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,859 |
| 19th chT1-SLO Central | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,772 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2019 | 5 | 5 | 1,864 |
| SLO-CupT | 2013 | 5 | 0 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saso Jancigaj's chess games?
81 games by Saso Jancigaj, from Jun 2013 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 Saso Jancigaj has played.
What does Saso Jancigaj play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Saso Jancigaj opens with 1.f4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saso Jancigaj answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Saso Jancigaj play as White?
As White, Saso Jancigaj's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saso Jancigaj play as Black?
As Black, Saso Jancigaj most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Saso Jancigaj's FIDE rating?
Saso Jancigaj is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Saso Jancigaj played?
Our database contains 81 games by Saso Jancigaj, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saso Jancigaj?
81 games by Saso Jancigaj 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.