Prepare against Ziga Brank
SVN · World #78,697 classical · FIDE ID 14607816
When preparing against Ziga Brank, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 116 games by Ziga Brank, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ziga Brank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ziga Brank 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 | 1,794 | 1,827 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,818 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 44 | 22 | 50 | 37.9% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 58 | 20 | 9 | 29 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ziga Brank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ziga Brank's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 55.2% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 22 | 37.9% | 56.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Brank usually continues c3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Brank usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Brank usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Brank usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Brank usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Brank usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Ziga Brank's chess games
All 116 games by Ziga Brank in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 44 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Marco Fantini | 1,997 | 15th Nova Gorica Open B | C02 |
| Jul 2017 | Tine Markocic | 1,993 | 11th Portoroz Open | B23 |
| Jan 2017 | Haris Mujacic | 1,952 | 22nd Nova Gorica Open | C02 |
| May 2006 | Franjo Harcet | 1,919 | 1st Lucija Domen Open | B92 |
| Feb 2010 | Franco Belardinelli | 1,915 | 15th Nova Gorica Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 1,702 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,765 |
| Ljubljana | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,736 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,622 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,806 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ziga Brank's chess games?
116 games by Ziga Brank, from Apr 2008 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 Ziga Brank has played.
What does Ziga Brank play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Ziga Brank opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ziga Brank answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Ziga Brank play as White?
As White, Ziga Brank's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ziga Brank play as Black?
As Black, Ziga Brank most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Ziga Brank's FIDE rating?
Ziga Brank is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Ziga Brank played?
Our database contains 116 games by Ziga Brank, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ziga Brank?
116 games by Ziga Brank 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.