Prepare against Ziga Smolej
SVN · World #59,769 classical · FIDE ID 14633280
Our database contains 46 games by Ziga Smolej, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ziga Smolej's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ziga Smolej 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 | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,815 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 30.4% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ziga Smolej's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ziga Smolej's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 87.0% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Smolej usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Smolej usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Smolej usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Smolej usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Smolej usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 77.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Ziga Smolej's chess games
All 46 games by Ziga Smolej in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Jernej Puz | 1,747 | ch-SLO U10 | D02 |
| Feb 2017 | Ivan Troselj | 1,537 | 9th Mediterranean Open | B50 |
| Jan 2020 | Ivano Tomljanovic | 1,418 | ch-CRO Top 10 U16 | B18 |
| Nov 2019 | Matija Sirk | 1,322 | chT2-SLO West | D00 |
| Mar 2017 | Jernej Zidar | 1,309 | ch-SLO U10 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO U10 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,448 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,770 |
| 9th Mediterranean Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,571 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,431 |
| ch-CRO Top 10 U16 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,670 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,561 |
| Rijeka Paris Memorial 40th | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ziga Smolej's chess games?
46 games by Ziga Smolej, from Mar 2016 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 Smolej has played.
What does Ziga Smolej play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ziga Smolej opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ziga Smolej answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ziga Smolej play as White?
As White, Ziga Smolej's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ziga Smolej play as Black?
As Black, Ziga Smolej most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ziga Smolej's FIDE rating?
Ziga Smolej is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,801 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ziga Smolej played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ziga Smolej, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ziga Smolej?
46 games by Ziga Smolej 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.