In the last list of the top Chess players we published, we went over the best Slovak Chess players. Now in this article, we’re ranking the best Slovenian Chess players from Slovenia, starting with the number ten spot in FIDE.
10. Boris Markoja
Full Name: Boris Markoja
Title: International Master
Born: February 20, 1998
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 1164
Rapid: 2368
Blitz: 2495
Classical: 2452
Profiles
Boris Markoja was accorded the title of International Master in 2017 and the FIDE Master title in 2001. From 2007 to 2022, he played 269 games; 65 wins, 140 draws, and 64 losses, thus earning a winning score of 50.19 percent. His games include; 22nd ch-EUR Indiv 2022, 31st TCh-SLO NML 2021, 36th ECC open 2021, and Online Olympiad Top DivB 2021.
9. Adrian Mikhalchishin
Full Name: Adrian Mikhalchishin
Title: Grandmaster
Born: November 18, 1954
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 1133
Rapid: 2483
Blitz: 2405
Classical: 2455
Profiles
Adrian Mikhalchishin was accorded the title of Grandmaster in 1978 and the International Master in 1977 and licensed as a FIDE Senior trainer in 2004. In 1984, he attained the fourth position in the Soviet championship and the Soviet Youth victor in 1977. In addition, he clinched the international championship -Banco do Roma on seven occasions (2002, 1999, 1991, 1990, 1979, 1980, 1977. He was the 1984 champion of the European Cup and the World Youth tournament- in 1977 & 1980.
8. Tim Janzelj
Full Name: Tim Janzelj
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 1994
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 962
Rapid: 2325
Blitz: 2351
Classical: 2470
Profiles
Tim Janzelj was accorded the International Master title in 2020. From 2006 to 2022, Sahidi has played 189 games; 82 wins, 49 draws, and 58 losses resulting in a winning score of 56.35 percent. He has competed in the following tournaments; TCh-AUT 2021, 23rd European Teams 2021, 29th TCh-CRO Div 1b 2021, and 2nd GM Mix Bassano 2021.
7. Jan Subelj
Full Name: Jan Subelj
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 2004
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 710
Rapid: 2325
Blitz: 2338
Classical: 2498
Profiles
Jan Subelj was accorded the title of the International Master title in 2020 and the FIDE Master title in 2018. Jan has played chess from 2018 to 2022, a total of 169 games; 55 wins, 78 draws, and 36 losses, equating to a score of 55.62 percent. The last tournaments include; the 2nd Festival d’Estate OpA 2022, 22nd ch-EUR Indiv 2022, Third Saturday GM Mix 242 2022, and 23rd European Teams.
6. Alexander G Beliavsky
Full Name: Alexander G Beliavsky
Title: Grandmaster
Born: December 17, 1953
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 664
Rapid: 2631
Blitz: N/A
Classical: 2505
Profiles
Alexander G Beliavsky was crowned the title of Grandmaster in 1975 and the International Master title in 1973 and licensed as a FIDE grandmaster in 2004. He has a FIDE rating of 2505 and a Peak rating of 2710. He clinched 1973 the World Junior Chess tournament and the USSR Chess tournament on four occasions- 1990, 1987, 1980, & 1974. He additionally participated in the Candidates Tournament in 1982 and 1984 after earning qualifications via playing at the world chess tournament.
He was also part of the 1984 chess olympiad Slovenian team clinched the gold medal. He has been a chess player from 1966 to 2022 and has played 3176 games. In those games, he has won 1222, drawn 1390, and lost 564, earning him a winning score of 60.36 percent. Alexander has competed in several tournaments, including the 22nd ch-EUR Indiv 2022, 31st TCh- SLO NML 2021, and TCh-UKR 2021.
5. Matej Sebenik
Full Name: Matej Sebenik
Title: Grandmaster
Born: August 28, 1983
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 617
Rapid: 2457
Blitz: 2461
Classical: 2512
Profiles
Matej Sebenik was conferred the title of Grandmaster in 2012, the International Master title in 2003, and was licensed as a FIDE trainer in 2013. He has a FIDE rating of 2512 and a Peak rating of 2573. In 2014, Matej emerged victorious in the Slovenia chess tournament and the San Sebastian championship in 2009. He has represented his country in various competitions, including the European Team chess tournament, the Chess Olympiad, Mitropa Cup, and the Youth team chess tournament. Matej was part of the team that won the Mitropa Cup in 2005.
4. Dusko Pavasovic
Full Name: Dusko Pavasovic
Title: Grandmaster
Born: October 15, 1976
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 534
Rapid: N/A
Blitz: 2568
Classical: 2525
Profiles
Dusko Pavasovic was granted the Grandmaster title in 1999, became a FIDE trainer in 2012, and has a FIDE rating of 2525. In 1999 & 2006, Dusko clinched the Slovanian championships and the same title the following year. In addition, he clinched the Vidmar Memorial while finishing in the fourth position at the European Individual chess tournament in 2007. Pavasonic has also represented his country at the Mitropa Cup, the Chess Olympiad, and the European team chess tournament.
3. Skoberne Jure
Full Name: Skoberne Jure
Title: Grandmaster
Born: March 20, 1987
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 449
Rapid: 2430
Blitz: 2559
Classical: 2538
Profiles
Skoberne, Jure was accorded the title of the Grandmaster in 2010, the International Master title in 2007, and the FIDE Master title in 2005. He has been a chess player from 1995 to 2022 and has played 596 games. In those games, he has won 232, drawn 187, and lost 177, earning him a winning score of 54.61 percent. Jure has competed in several tournaments such as the 23rd European Teams 2021, TCh-AUT 2021, Online Olympiad Top DivB 2021, and the TCh- AUT 2019.
2. Borisek Jure
Full Name: Borisek Jure
Title: Grandmaster
Born: July 27, 1986
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 285
Rapid: 2548
Blitz: 2561
Classical: 2577
Profiles
Borisek, Jure was accorded the title of Grandmaster in 2009. He has been a chess player from 1997 to 2021 and has played 861 games. In those games, he has won 330, drawn 323, and lost 208, earning him a winning score of 57.08 percent. Borisek has competed in several tournaments, including the 23rd European Teams 2021, Online Olympiad Top DivB 2021, and the 22nd European Teams.
1. Luka Lenic
Full Name: Luka Lenic
Title: Grandmaster
Birth: May 13, 1988
Federation: Slovenia
Ratings
World ranking: 135
Rapid: 2666
Blitz: 2654
Classical: 2633
Profiles
Luka Lenic earned the title of Grandmaster in 2007 and the International Master title in 2004. He has a FIDE rating of 2633 and a Peak rating of 2662. He competed in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2013 Slovenian chess tournaments and emerged victorious. He has represented his country at the Mitropa cup, Chess Olympiad, the European Youth team tournament, and the European team chess Tournament.
I hope you enjoyed this list of the top Slovenian Chess players. If you like list posts like this, you may also be interested in seeing the ten best Estonian Chess players or the best Mexican Chess players.
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