Prepare against Frantisek Lisko
FM · Slovakia · World #9,860 classical · FIDE ID 14900157
When preparing against Frantisek Lisko, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 39 games.
Our database contains 489 games by Frantisek Lisko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Lisko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Lisko 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 | 2,172 | 2,315 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 200 | 127 | 162 | 40.9% |
| As White | 239 | 115 | 60 | 64 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 250 | 85 | 67 | 98 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Lisko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Lisko's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 237 | 99.2% | 60.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lisko usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lisko usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lisko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lisko usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 82.4% | 47.3% |
| c6 | 18 | 13.2% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 76.1% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 19.7% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
Frantisek Lisko's chess games
All 489 games by Frantisek Lisko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 200 wins, 127 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 15/13/4 | 46.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 39 | 13/12/14 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,585 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | E32 |
| Jan 1999 | Mikulas Manik | 2,460 | chT1E-SVK 9899 | B33 |
| Jan 2002 | Ivan Hausner | 2,412 | 1st Oberland MZT | A85 |
| Jan 1999 | Alois Lanc | 2,405 | chT-SVK 9899 | B33 |
| Oct 2003 | Peter Petran | 2,400 | chT-SVK 0304 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 20 | 13 | 2,091 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,251 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,255 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
| chT-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Lisko's chess games?
489 games by Frantisek Lisko, from Apr 2003 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 Frantisek Lisko has played.
What does Frantisek Lisko play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Frantisek Lisko opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nc3 (0% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Lisko answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Lisko play as White?
As White, Frantisek Lisko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Lisko play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Lisko most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Frantisek Lisko's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Lisko is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Frantisek Lisko played?
Our database contains 489 games by Frantisek Lisko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 127 draws, 162 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Lisko?
489 games by Frantisek Lisko 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.