Prepare against Gregor Zatko
CM · Slovakia · World #16,190 classical · FIDE ID 14917084
Our database contains 383 games by Gregor Zatko, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregor Zatko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregor Zatko 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 | 2,093 | 2,220 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,206 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,212 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 383 | 146 | 119 | 118 | 38.1% |
| As White | 191 | 81 | 58 | 52 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 192 | 65 | 61 | 66 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregor Zatko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregor Zatko's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 57.1% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 57 | 29.8% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 8.4% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zatko usually continues Bg5 (72.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zatko usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zatko usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zatko usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zatko usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Zatko usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 47.6% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 25.6% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 20.7% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 63.9% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.3% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.1% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Gregor Zatko's chess games
All 383 games by Gregor Zatko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 146 wins, 119 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 44 | 16/13/15 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Istvan Gelle | 2,344 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | D00 |
| Feb 2014 | Igor Gazik | 2,321 | chT1W-SVK 1314 | B08 |
| Jul 2016 | Martin Zvarik | 2,319 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A45 |
| Dec 2013 | Gabor Farkas | 2,307 | chT1W-SVK 1314 | B50 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter Petran | 2,303 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,227 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2014 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,096 |
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,057 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,023 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregor Zatko's chess games?
383 games by Gregor Zatko, from Jul 2009 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 Gregor Zatko has played.
What does Gregor Zatko play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Gregor Zatko opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregor Zatko answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gregor Zatko play as White?
As White, Gregor Zatko's most-played openings in our database are: London System (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregor Zatko play as Black?
As Black, Gregor Zatko most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Gregor Zatko's FIDE rating?
Gregor Zatko is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Gregor Zatko played?
Our database contains 383 games by Gregor Zatko, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 119 draws, 118 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregor Zatko?
383 games by Gregor Zatko 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.