Prepare against David Gzib
Slovakia · World #20,785 classical · FIDE ID 14940868
When preparing against David Gzib, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 189 games by David Gzib, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Gzib's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gzib 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 | 2,051 | 2,096 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,971 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,971 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 58 | 71 | 60 | 30.7% |
| As White | 92 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 97 | 26 | 37 | 34 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gzib's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gzib's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 72.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 13.0% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.6% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gzib usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gzib usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gzib usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gzib usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gzib usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Gzib usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.1% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
David Gzib's chess games
All 189 games by David Gzib in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 58 wins, 71 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Samuel Sepesi | 2,142 | chT-SVK 2122 | A37 |
| Mar 2018 | Petr Travnicek | 2,140 | chT2A-SVK 1718 | E87 |
| Nov 2021 | Zdeno Sukuba | 2,128 | chT2A-SVK 2122 | B12 |
| Feb 2017 | Karol Petrik | 2,109 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | B01 |
| Nov 2018 | Michal Sobek | 2,083 | chT2A-SVK 1819 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,607 |
| chT2A-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,147 |
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gzib's chess games?
189 games by David Gzib, from May 2013 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 David Gzib has played.
What does David Gzib play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, David Gzib opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gzib answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Gzib play as White?
As White, David Gzib's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gzib play as Black?
As Black, David Gzib most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is David Gzib's FIDE rating?
David Gzib is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Feb 2019).
How many games has David Gzib played?
Our database contains 189 games by David Gzib, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 71 draws, 60 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gzib?
189 games by David Gzib 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.