Prepare against Igor Gazik
IM · Slovakia · World #6,998 classical · FIDE ID 14900149
When preparing against Igor Gazik, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,106 games by Igor Gazik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Gazik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Gazik 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 | 2,225 | 2,343 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,325 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,260 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,106 | 482 | 261 | 362 | 43.6% |
| As White | 557 | 276 | 123 | 158 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 549 | 206 | 138 | 204 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Gazik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Gazik's side.
First moves as White (557 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 472 | 84.7% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 51 | 9.2% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 5.2% | 44.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gazik usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gazik usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gazik usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gazik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gazik usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gazik usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 32.2% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 62 | 25.3% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 40 | 16.3% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 39 | 15.9% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 17 | 6.9% | 35.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 51.0% | 46.1% |
| f5 | 67 | 33.2% | 51.5% |
| g6 | 23 | 11.4% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Igor Gazik's chess games
All 1,106 games by Igor Gazik 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: 482 wins, 261 draws, 362 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 78 | 32/18/28 | 41.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 16/3/6 | 64.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 14/4/2 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 71 | 22/17/32 | 31.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 69 | 29/14/26 | 42.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 55 | 20/13/22 | 36.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 17/6/12 | 48.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 3/4/13 | 15.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,555 | Novy Smokovec | C96 |
| Jan 1996 | Csaba Horvath | 2,540 | Leiner Open | E73 |
| Jan 1992 | Petar Popovic | 2,535 | Novy Smokovec | B67 |
| Jan 1992 | Jan Smejkal | 2,535 | chT-CSR | C92 |
| Jul 1987 | Uwe Boensch | 2,530 | ch-HUN Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 1999 | 94 | 59.5 | 2,353 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 26 | 13 | 2,174 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1980 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-CSR | 1991 | 22 | 13 | 2,478 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 17 | 14 | 2,541 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1994 | 17 | 10 | 2,377 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1984 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| Prague Bohemians | 1982 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Gazik's chess games?
1,106 games by Igor Gazik, 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 Igor Gazik has played.
What does Igor Gazik play on the first move as White?
Across 557 games with White in our database, Igor Gazik opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Gazik answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Igor Gazik play as White?
As White, Igor Gazik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (78 games, 41.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 557 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Gazik play as Black?
As Black, Igor Gazik most often plays: Modern Defense (71 games, 31.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (69 games, 42.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (55 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 549 games.
What is Igor Gazik's FIDE rating?
Igor Gazik is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Igor Gazik played?
Our database contains 1,106 games by Igor Gazik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 482 wins, 261 draws, 362 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Gazik?
1,106 games by Igor Gazik 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.