Prepare against Dominik Zilkay
Slovakia · World #70,888 classical · FIDE ID 14937557
When preparing against Dominik Zilkay, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 77 games by Dominik Zilkay, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Zilkay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Zilkay 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 | 1,818 | 1,859 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,761 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,767 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 18 | 16 | 43 | 23.4% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Zilkay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Zilkay's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Zilkay usually continues c3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zilkay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Zilkay usually continues e5 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zilkay usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Dominik Zilkay's chess games
All 77 games by Dominik Zilkay in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Lubomir Kovac | 2,104 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | D44 |
| Jul 2019 | Jan Profant | 1,871 | ch-SVK Open | A20 |
| Sep 2019 | Viktor Mlcak | 1,870 | 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | B03 |
| Sep 2019 | Tadeas Jirousek | 1,856 | 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | B22 |
| Mar 2024 | Pavol Drazo | 1,846 | chT2B-SVK 2324 | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2016 | 17 | 3 | 1,265 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,879 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,723 |
| Levice Toth Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| chT2B-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Zilkay's chess games?
77 games by Dominik Zilkay, from May 2015 to Aug 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 Dominik Zilkay has played.
What does Dominik Zilkay play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Dominik Zilkay opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Zilkay answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Dominik Zilkay play as White?
As White, Dominik Zilkay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Zilkay play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Zilkay most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Dominik Zilkay's FIDE rating?
Dominik Zilkay is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Dominik Zilkay played?
Our database contains 77 games by Dominik Zilkay, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 43 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Zilkay?
77 games by Dominik Zilkay 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.