Prepare against Tadej Sakelsek
IM · SVN · World #1,564 classical · FIDE ID 14603683
Our database contains 756 games by Tadej Sakelsek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tadej Sakelsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tadej Sakelsek 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 | 2,407 | 2,487 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,439 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,401 | 2,445 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 756 | 294 | 342 | 120 | 38.9% |
| As White | 381 | 181 | 156 | 44 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 375 | 113 | 186 | 76 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tadej Sakelsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tadej Sakelsek's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 324 | 85.0% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 47 | 12.3% | 80.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.4% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sakelsek usually continues Nf3 (67.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sakelsek usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sakelsek usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 80.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sakelsek usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sakelsek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Sakelsek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 59.3% | 65.7% |
| e5 | 62 | 37.1% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 94.3% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Tadej Sakelsek's chess games
All 756 games by Tadej Sakelsek 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: 294 wins, 342 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 66 | 31/26/9 | 47.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 19/11/7 | 51.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 13/14/1 | 46.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 15/21/11 | 31.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 38 | 15/19/4 | 39.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/10/1 | 42.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 3/11/5 | 15.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 0/15/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Matej Sebenik | 2,538 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | B36 |
| Oct 2003 | Igor Kurnosov | 2,527 | Wch U18 | C90 |
| May 2004 | Sergey Galdunts | 2,506 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | C48 |
| May 2007 | Marek Vokac | 2,482 | 26th Mitropa Cup | B06 |
| Feb 2007 | Ivan Farago | 2,479 | Lienz Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO | 2008 | 39 | 23 | 2,410 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2006 | 39 | 33 | 2,361 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2004 | 24 | 16 | 2,199 |
| chT-SLO | 2011 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2004 | 15 | 12 | 2,379 |
| chT-SLO U18 | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2005 | 12 | 7 | 2,470 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,460 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marko Tratar (12 games) · Matej Sebenik (12 games) · Denis Gjuran (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tadej Sakelsek's chess games?
756 games by Tadej Sakelsek, 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 Tadej Sakelsek has played.
What does Tadej Sakelsek play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Tadej Sakelsek opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tadej Sakelsek answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tadej Sakelsek play as White?
As White, Tadej Sakelsek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 47.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 51.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tadej Sakelsek play as Black?
As Black, Tadej Sakelsek most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (38 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 375 games.
What is Tadej Sakelsek's FIDE rating?
Tadej Sakelsek is currently rated 2,407 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,401 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,487 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Tadej Sakelsek played?
Our database contains 756 games by Tadej Sakelsek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 294 wins, 342 draws, 120 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tadej Sakelsek?
756 games by Tadej Sakelsek 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.