Igor Jelen vs Matej Sebenik
IM Igor Jelen (2312) · GM Matej Sebenik (2483)
Igor Jelen and Matej Sebenik have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Jelen leads 6 wins to 5, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jelen | Draws | Sebenik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelen with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Sebenik with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jelen | Draws | Sebenik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jelen | Draws | Sebenik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Ig Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 34th TCh-SLO |
| Jan 2020 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 25th Nova Gorica Open |
| Jan 2019 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24th Nova Gorica Open |
| Apr 2016 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-SLO |
| Nov 2015 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 25th chT-SLO |
| Jul 2014 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-SLO Open |
| Aug 2010 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-SLO |
| Aug 2009 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-SLO |
| Dec 2008 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 18th chT-SLO |
| Jul 2007 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-SLO qual |
| Nov 2006 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-SLO |
| Dec 2005 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 15th chT-SLO |
| Jul 2005 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Kranj Open |
| Aug 2003 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-SLO |
| Jun 2000 | Matej Sebenik | Igor Jelen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 11th Ljubljana Open |
| Oct 1999 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-SLO |
| Mar 1999 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 20th Bled Open |
| Jan 1997 | Igor Jelen | Matej Sebenik | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8th Ljubljana Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Jelen and Matej Sebenik?
In 18 recorded games, Igor Jelen has 6 wins, Matej Sebenik has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Igor Jelen and Matej Sebenik played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Igor Jelen and Matej Sebenik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.