Prepare against Tim Janzelj
IM · SVN · World #1,417 classical · FIDE ID 14607913
Our database contains 932 games by Tim Janzelj, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Janzelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Janzelj 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 | 2,416 | 2,474 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,356 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,342 | 2,367 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 932 | 463 | 207 | 260 | 49.7% |
| As White | 457 | 240 | 113 | 104 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 475 | 223 | 94 | 156 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Janzelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Janzelj's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 222 | 48.6% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 133 | 29.1% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 88 | 19.3% | 61.9% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Janzelj usually continues c4 (70.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Janzelj usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Janzelj usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Janzelj usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Janzelj usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Janzelj usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 73 | 30.8% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 50 | 21.1% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 48 | 20.3% | 60.4% |
| c6 | 37 | 15.6% | 62.2% |
| e6 | 22 | 9.3% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 41.9% | 66.2% |
| d5 | 63 | 40.6% | 50.8% |
| f5 | 13 | 8.4% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
Tim Janzelj's chess games
All 932 games by Tim Janzelj in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 463 wins, 207 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 62 | 32/9/21 | 51.6% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,619 | 29th chT-SLO | B51 |
| Sep 2023 | V Pranav | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Dec 2016 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,547 | chT1-SLO West | B50 |
| Oct 2022 | Ibro Saric | 2,542 | chT1A-CRO 30th | A87 |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Naumann | 2,527 | chT-AUT 2122 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2014 | 37 | 27 | 2,179 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,354 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2012 | 26 | 16 | 2,105 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 20 | 12 | 2,442 |
| Ptuj Open | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,249 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-SLO | 2016 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,202 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gal Drnovsek (14 games) · Jan Gantar (12 games) · Zan Tomazini (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Janzelj's chess games?
932 games by Tim Janzelj, from Oct 2007 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 Tim Janzelj has played.
What does Tim Janzelj play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Tim Janzelj opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Janzelj answers 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Tim Janzelj play as White?
As White, Tim Janzelj's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); London System (22 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Janzelj play as Black?
As Black, Tim Janzelj most often plays: Philidor (62 games, 51.6% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 475 games.
What is Tim Janzelj's FIDE rating?
Tim Janzelj is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,342 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,474 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Tim Janzelj played?
Our database contains 932 games by Tim Janzelj, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 463 wins, 207 draws, 260 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Janzelj?
932 games by Tim Janzelj 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.