Prepare against David Stevanic
FM · SVN · World #3,678 classical · FIDE ID 14613921
Our database contains 771 games by David Stevanic, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Stevanic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Stevanic 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 | 2,313 | 2,359 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,285 | 2,319 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,333 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 771 | 305 | 195 | 271 | 39.6% |
| As White | 380 | 160 | 93 | 127 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 391 | 145 | 102 | 144 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Stevanic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Stevanic's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 376 | 98.9% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stevanic usually continues c3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stevanic usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stevanic usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Stevanic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 184 | 95.8% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 87.7% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 10.8% | 42.9% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
David Stevanic's chess games
All 771 games by David Stevanic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Aug 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: 305 wins, 195 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 94 | 40/33/21 | 42.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 15/2/5 | 68.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 15/9/16 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 8/9/16 | 24.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 1/9/10 | 5.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 14/1/1 | 87.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Pedro Antonio Gines Esteo | 2,492 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Vladyslav Larkin | 2,478 | Crikvenica Open | B52 |
| Jan 2018 | Marko Tratar | 2,459 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | C00 |
| Apr 2024 | Nderim Saraci | 2,454 | Ljubljana Open | C54 |
| Oct 2024 | Dmitry Ponomarev | 2,417 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 47 | 2,150 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 24 | 7 | 2,036 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2016 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2018 | 22 | 15 | 1,913 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 18 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 1,854 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 18 | 13 | 2,204 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Stevanic's chess games?
771 games by David Stevanic, from Aug 2012 to Aug 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 David Stevanic has played.
What does David Stevanic play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, David Stevanic opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Stevanic answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...a5 (1% of games).
What openings does David Stevanic play as White?
As White, David Stevanic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (94 games, 42.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (22 games, 68.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Stevanic play as Black?
As Black, David Stevanic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 391 games.
What is David Stevanic's FIDE rating?
David Stevanic is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,285 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Feb 2026).
How many games has David Stevanic played?
Our database contains 771 games by David Stevanic, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 195 draws, 271 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Stevanic?
771 games by David Stevanic 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.