Prepare against Anton Zicho
Slovakia · World #66,322 classical · FIDE ID 14919010
When preparing against Anton Zicho, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 84 games by Anton Zicho, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Zicho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Zicho 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 | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 25 | 14 | 45 | 29.8% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 6 | 24 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Zicho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Zicho's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 97.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zicho usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zicho usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zicho usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zicho usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Anton Zicho's chess games
All 84 games by Anton Zicho in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Josef Popelka | 2,080 | ch-SVK Seniors-B | B34 |
| Jul 2019 | Uwe Roehrig | 1,802 | 19th IPCA Wch | A13 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Gazo | 1,766 | Oravska Priehrada Open | B01 |
| Jul 2019 | Antonin Koerber | 1,759 | 19th IPCA Wch | B00 |
| Nov 2014 | Michal Babinsky | 1,751 | Piestany Open | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,561 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,685 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 12 | 5 | 1,482 |
| 15th IPCA Wch | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,827 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,610 |
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,657 |
| Levice Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Zicho's chess games?
84 games by Anton Zicho, from Oct 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 Anton Zicho has played.
What does Anton Zicho play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Anton Zicho opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Zicho answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Anton Zicho play as White?
As White, Anton Zicho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Zicho play as Black?
As Black, Anton Zicho most often plays: Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Anton Zicho's FIDE rating?
Anton Zicho is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Anton Zicho played?
Our database contains 84 games by Anton Zicho, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Zicho?
84 games by Anton Zicho 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.