Prepare against Igor Duben
Slovakia · World #7,640 classical · FIDE ID 14906279
Our database contains 170 games by Igor Duben, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Duben's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Duben 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 | 2,212 | 2,255 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,208 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,189 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 59 | 78 | 33 | 34.7% |
| As White | 90 | 44 | 33 | 13 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 80 | 15 | 45 | 20 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Duben's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Duben's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 38.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 28.9% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 27.8% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Duben usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Duben usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Duben usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Duben usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Duben usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Duben usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 91.1% | 42.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
Igor Duben's chess games
All 170 games by Igor Duben in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 59 wins, 78 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Mateusz Kuziola | 2,327 | 16th Vienna Open | C00 |
| Jan 2015 | Viktor Gazik | 2,315 | chT-SVK 1415 | A48 |
| Jan 2000 | Peter Bombek | 2,282 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B13 |
| Nov 2014 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,269 | chT-SVK 1415 | E68 |
| Jan 1994 | Milan Drtina | 2,260 | chT-SVK | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,255 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,163 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,340 |
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 10 | 6 | 2,285 |
| chT-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| Bratislava Open | 1994 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Duben's chess games?
170 games by Igor Duben, from Jul 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 Igor Duben has played.
What does Igor Duben play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Igor Duben opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Duben answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games).
What openings does Igor Duben play as White?
As White, Igor Duben's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Duben play as Black?
As Black, Igor Duben most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Igor Duben's FIDE rating?
Igor Duben is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Igor Duben played?
Our database contains 170 games by Igor Duben, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 78 draws, 33 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Duben?
170 games by Igor Duben 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.