Prepare against Zala Urh
WIM · SVN · World #7,874 classical · FIDE ID 14611481
When preparing against Zala Urh, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,276 games by Zala Urh, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zala Urh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zala Urh 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 | 2,208 | 2,333 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,157 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,122 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,276 | 516 | 285 | 475 | 40.4% |
| As White | 642 | 262 | 139 | 241 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 634 | 254 | 146 | 234 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zala Urh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zala Urh's side.
First moves as White (642 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 472 | 73.5% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 141 | 22.0% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 2.8% | 47.2% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.8% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.8% | 40.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Urh usually continues c4 (43.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Urh usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Urh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Urh usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Urh usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Urh usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 138 | 42.3% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 114 | 35.0% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 60 | 18.4% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 4.3% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 177 | 88.1% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 11.4% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Zala Urh's chess games
All 1,276 games by Zala Urh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 516 wins, 285 draws, 475 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 60 | 24/15/21 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 52 | 23/14/15 | 44.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 10/6/19 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 30 | 8/3/19 | 26.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 10/5/15 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 10/13/15 | 26.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 36 | 17/7/12 | 47.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25 | 5/11/9 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 5/7/13 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Matej Sebenik | 2,501 | 11th Bassano del Grappa Open | D12 |
| Aug 2022 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,500 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Aug 2022 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,472 | 22nd ch-EU w | A13 |
| Dec 2022 | Andreas Diermair | 2,446 | ch-EU Blitz | D02 |
| Apr 2022 | Tornike Sanikidze | 2,439 | 22nd ch-EU | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 219 | 64 | 2,077 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2024 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-SLO U20 Girls | 2016 | 23 | 13 | 1,805 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2018 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,097 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 2,097 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,770 |
| Ljubljana Winter Open | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,586 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 1,719 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivana Hrescak (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zala Urh's chess games?
1,276 games by Zala Urh, from Jul 2011 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 Zala Urh has played.
What does Zala Urh play on the first move as White?
Across 642 games with White in our database, Zala Urh opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zala Urh answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Zala Urh play as White?
As White, Zala Urh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (60 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 642 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zala Urh play as Black?
As Black, Zala Urh most often plays: Indian Defense (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 634 games.
What is Zala Urh's FIDE rating?
Zala Urh is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Zala Urh played?
Our database contains 1,276 games by Zala Urh, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 516 wins, 285 draws, 475 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zala Urh?
1,276 games by Zala Urh 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.