Prepare against Urban Zupancic
SVN · World #25,181 classical · FIDE ID 14606631
When preparing against Urban Zupancic, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Urban Zupancic, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Urban Zupancic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urban Zupancic 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 | 2,017 | 2,077 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,010 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,108 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 141 | 58 | 150 | 40.4% |
| As White | 171 | 68 | 27 | 76 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 178 | 73 | 31 | 74 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urban Zupancic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urban Zupancic's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 89.5% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 7.6% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nf3 (42.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zupancic usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 76.4% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 14.6% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 69.5% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.3% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 15.3% | 44.4% |
Urban Zupancic's chess games
All 349 games by Urban Zupancic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 141 wins, 58 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/6/18 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 13/2/14 | 44.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E63 | English Opening | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Christof Sielecki | 2,444 | 10th Portoroz Open | E90 |
| Dec 2019 | Tadej Sakelsek | 2,426 | 29th chT-SLO | C54 |
| Jun 2018 | Jernej Skuhala | 2,302 | SLO-CupT | B90 |
| Dec 2012 | Robert Roskar | 2,284 | 22nd chT-SLO | C91 |
| Jul 2021 | David Stevanic | 2,284 | Otocec Krka Terme Open | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2007 | 35 | 22.5 | 1,867 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 34 | 19 | 1,987 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2023 | 27 | 17 | 1,973 |
| SLO-CupT | 2019 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,000 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,995 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,641 |
| 11th Nova Gorica Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urban Zupancic's chess games?
349 games by Urban Zupancic, from Oct 2005 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 Urban Zupancic has played.
What does Urban Zupancic play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Urban Zupancic opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urban Zupancic answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Urban Zupancic play as White?
As White, Urban Zupancic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urban Zupancic play as Black?
As Black, Urban Zupancic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 44.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Urban Zupancic's FIDE rating?
Urban Zupancic is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Urban Zupancic played?
Our database contains 349 games by Urban Zupancic, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 58 draws, 150 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urban Zupancic?
349 games by Urban Zupancic 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.