Prepare against Tomaz Engelman
SVN · World #64,885 classical · FIDE ID 14605821
When preparing against Tomaz Engelman, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 41 games by Tomaz Engelman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomaz Engelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomaz Engelman 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 | 1,839 | 1,868 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,893 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,924 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 17.1% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomaz Engelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomaz Engelman's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 76.5% | 23.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 23.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Engelman usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Engelman usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Engelman usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Engelman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Engelman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Engelman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Tomaz Engelman's chess games
All 41 games by Tomaz Engelman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Peter Petek | 2,076 | chT1-SLO West | D02 |
| Feb 2008 | Milan Golja | 2,010 | 25th Bled Open B | B54 |
| Feb 2008 | Jozef Prestrl | 1,982 | 25th Bled Open B | B18 |
| Sep 2019 | Maja Vucko | 1,843 | 29th chT1-SLO West | B18 |
| Oct 2010 | Maja Nadvesnik | 1,825 | chT1-SLO West | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-SLO | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,598 |
| 25th Bled Open B | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| 31st chT-SLO | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,533 |
| 28th Feffernitz Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,607 |
| 29th chT1-SLO West | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,843 |
| St Veit Open B 36th | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| 26th Feffernitz Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomaz Engelman's chess games?
41 games by Tomaz Engelman, from Jul 2004 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 Tomaz Engelman has played.
What does Tomaz Engelman play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Tomaz Engelman opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomaz Engelman answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Tomaz Engelman play as White?
As White, Tomaz Engelman's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomaz Engelman play as Black?
As Black, Tomaz Engelman most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Tomaz Engelman's FIDE rating?
Tomaz Engelman is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Tomaz Engelman played?
Our database contains 41 games by Tomaz Engelman, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomaz Engelman?
41 games by Tomaz Engelman 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.