Prepare against Igor Mestek
SVN · World #18,063 classical · FIDE ID 14602270
Our database contains 563 games by Igor Mestek, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Mestek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Mestek 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 | 2,075 | 2,203 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,210 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,258 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 563 | 188 | 220 | 155 | 33.4% |
| As White | 281 | 109 | 108 | 64 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 282 | 79 | 112 | 91 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Mestek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Mestek's side.
First moves as White (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 252 | 89.7% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mestek usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mestek usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mestek usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Mestek usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Mestek usually continues d3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mestek usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 34.9% | 61.3% |
| c5 | 40 | 26.3% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 19.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 8.6% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.9% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 75.3% | 44.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.2% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Igor Mestek's chess games
All 563 games by Igor Mestek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 188 wins, 220 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 43 | 17/16/10 | 39.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 37 | 16/13/8 | 43.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 35 | 13/18/4 | 37.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 52 | 23/17/12 | 44.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 4/9/12 | 16.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 2/10/6 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Fabrizio Bellia | 2,448 | 18th Nova Gorica Open A | C47 |
| Nov 2018 | Keith C Arkell | 2,443 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | B15 |
| Nov 2003 | Zoran Runic | 2,376 | chT2-SLO w | C41 |
| Jun 2014 | Piero Bontempi | 2,361 | 28th Pula Open | B02 |
| Dec 2016 | Matej Guid | 2,347 | chT1-SLO West | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 69 | 25.5 | 2,168 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,993 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 1,983 |
| chT2-SLO w | 2003 | 12 | 5 | 2,232 |
| chT-SLO sf | 1997 | 11 | 7 | 2,329 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,239 |
| 30th Latschach Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,240 |
| 18th Nova Gorica Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Mestek's chess games?
563 games by Igor Mestek, from Jan 2004 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 Igor Mestek has played.
What does Igor Mestek play on the first move as White?
Across 281 games with White in our database, Igor Mestek opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Mestek answers 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Igor Mestek play as White?
As White, Igor Mestek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 39.5% win rate); French Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Scotch Game (35 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Mestek play as Black?
As Black, Igor Mestek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (25 games, 16.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Igor Mestek's FIDE rating?
Igor Mestek is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Igor Mestek played?
Our database contains 563 games by Igor Mestek, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 220 draws, 155 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Mestek?
563 games by Igor Mestek 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.