Prepare against Erik Stetina
Slovakia · World #28,488 classical · FIDE ID 14912040
Our database contains 119 games by Erik Stetina, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Stetina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Stetina 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 | 1,995 | 2,100 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,009 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 1,999 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 45 | 23 | 51 | 37.8% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 14 | 24 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 22 | 9 | 27 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Stetina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Stetina's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 78.7% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 18.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stetina usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Stetina usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Stetina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Stetina usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Stetina usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Stetina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 65.5% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 53.3% |
| b5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Erik Stetina's chess games
All 119 games by Erik Stetina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 45 wins, 23 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Jozef Federic | 2,239 | chT2A-SVK 0809 | B28 |
| Mar 2023 | Michal Dolnak | 2,227 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | C29 |
| Feb 2006 | Karol Biro | 2,172 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | C77 |
| Oct 2010 | Petr Kapusta | 2,172 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | B92 |
| Oct 2007 | Dusan Orgon | 2,154 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2 | 1,978 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,088 |
| chT1W-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| Piestany Augustus Cup | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,055 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Stetina's chess games?
119 games by Erik Stetina, from Jul 2006 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 Erik Stetina has played.
What does Erik Stetina play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Erik Stetina opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Stetina answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Erik Stetina play as White?
As White, Erik Stetina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Stetina play as Black?
As Black, Erik Stetina most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Erik Stetina's FIDE rating?
Erik Stetina is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Erik Stetina played?
Our database contains 119 games by Erik Stetina, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 23 draws, 51 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Stetina?
119 games by Erik Stetina 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.