Prepare against Stefan Cigan
IM · SVN · World #4,603 classical · FIDE ID 14600064
When preparing against Stefan Cigan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Stefan Cigan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Cigan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Cigan 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 | 2,285 | 2,386 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,384 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,384 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 144 | 208 | 143 | 29.0% |
| As White | 241 | 77 | 104 | 60 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 255 | 67 | 104 | 83 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Cigan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Cigan's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 85.9% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.3% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Cigan usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cigan usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cigan usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Cigan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Cigan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Cigan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 64.2% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 19 | 17.9% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.6% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 73.3% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 24 | 22.9% | 52.1% |
| b5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Stefan Cigan's chess games
All 496 games by Stefan Cigan 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: 144 wins, 208 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 50 | 24/13/13 | 48.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Georg Mohr | 2,512 | chT-SLO | A08 |
| Jan 1990 | Stefan Djuric | 2,495 | chT-YUG | C84 |
| Jan 1988 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,470 | 40th chT-YUG | E99 |
| Jan 1996 | Janez Barle | 2,445 | 06th chT-SLO | B31 |
| Nov 2007 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,441 | chT2M-AUT 0708 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 46 | 25 | 2,364 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,397 |
| 3rd Maribor Pirc Memorial | 1987 | 13 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Maribor | 1990 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| Gleisdorf | 1989 | 11 | 8 | 2,475 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,460 |
| chT2M-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,219 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Cigan's chess games?
496 games by Stefan Cigan, 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 Stefan Cigan has played.
What does Stefan Cigan play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Stefan Cigan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Cigan answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Stefan Cigan play as White?
As White, Stefan Cigan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 48.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Cigan play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Cigan most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Stefan Cigan's FIDE rating?
Stefan Cigan is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Stefan Cigan played?
Our database contains 496 games by Stefan Cigan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 208 draws, 143 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Cigan?
496 games by Stefan Cigan 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.