Prepare against Igor Longauer
Slovakia · World #102,327 classical · FIDE ID 14916274
When preparing against Igor Longauer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Igor Longauer, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Longauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Longauer 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 | 1,723 | 1,949 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,751 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,822 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 24 | 31 | 44 | 24.2% |
| As White | 52 | 10 | 20 | 22 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Longauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Longauer's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Longauer usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Longauer usually continues f4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Longauer usually continues exd5 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 96.6% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Igor Longauer's chess games
All 99 games by Igor Longauer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 31 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| B10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Ivan Kopecek | 2,001 | ch-SVK Seniors A | C36 |
| Jun 2010 | Jozef Puobis | 1,974 | ch-SVK Seniors A | C42 |
| Oct 2006 | Rastislav Rzeszoto | 1,960 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | A44 |
| Mar 2006 | Dusan Paur | 1,958 | chT2C-SVK 0506 | C34 |
| Jun 2010 | Andrej Sutak | 1,947 | ch-SVK Seniors A | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 23 | 11.5 | 1,905 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,875 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,799 |
| chT3C-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 2 | – |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,635 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Longauer's chess games?
99 games by Igor Longauer, from Oct 2007 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 Longauer has played.
What does Igor Longauer play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Igor Longauer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Longauer answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Igor Longauer play as White?
As White, Igor Longauer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Longauer play as Black?
As Black, Igor Longauer most often plays: Petrov's Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Igor Longauer's FIDE rating?
Igor Longauer is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Igor Longauer played?
Our database contains 99 games by Igor Longauer, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 31 draws, 44 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Longauer?
99 games by Igor Longauer 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.