Prepare against Igor Harasta
Slovakia · World #18,352 classical · FIDE ID 14903768
Our database contains 280 games by Igor Harasta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Harasta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Harasta 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 | 2,072 | 2,187 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 112 | 74 | 94 | 40.0% |
| As White | 139 | 61 | 41 | 37 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 141 | 51 | 33 | 57 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Harasta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Harasta's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 71.2% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 23.7% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Harasta usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Harasta usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Harasta usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Harasta usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Harasta usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Harasta usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 92.9% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 93.3% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Igor Harasta's chess games
All 280 games by Igor Harasta 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: 112 wins, 74 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 18/2/14 | 52.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Zuzana Hagarova | 2,305 | ch-SVK | C06 |
| Dec 2006 | Frantisek Lisko | 2,302 | chT-SVK 0607 | B22 |
| Nov 2006 | David Varga | 2,288 | chT-SVK 0607 | B98 |
| Dec 2007 | Jaroslav Matejov | 2,266 | chT2C-SVK 0708 | B05 |
| Mar 2008 | Peter Papanetz | 2,263 | chT2C-SVK 0708 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 13 | 11 | 2,159 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,264 |
| chT1E-SVK 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| chT2-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,096 |
| chT1E-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,238 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,154 |
| chT2E-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Harasta's chess games?
280 games by Igor Harasta, 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 Harasta has played.
What does Igor Harasta play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Igor Harasta opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Harasta answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Igor Harasta play as White?
As White, Igor Harasta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Harasta play as Black?
As Black, Igor Harasta most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Igor Harasta's FIDE rating?
Igor Harasta is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Igor Harasta played?
Our database contains 280 games by Igor Harasta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 74 draws, 94 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Harasta?
280 games by Igor Harasta 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.