Prepare against Igor Rybajlak
Slovakia · World #86,986 classical · FIDE ID 14908468
When preparing against Igor Rybajlak, expect 1.Nf3 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Igor Rybajlak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Rybajlak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Rybajlak 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 | 1,768 | 1,999 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Rybajlak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Rybajlak's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Rybajlak usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rybajlak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Rybajlak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Rybajlak usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Rybajlak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rybajlak usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Igor Rybajlak's chess games
All 36 games by Igor Rybajlak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Peter Susko | 2,105 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A11 |
| Jun 2006 | Milos Hebelka | 2,102 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | B07 |
| Jun 2006 | Roman Hutyra | 1,924 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | B30 |
| Apr 2013 | Daniel Kovac | 1,777 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A15 |
| Jun 2006 | Juraj Sosovicka | 1,762 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2013 | 26 | 10.5 | 1,824 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,993 |
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,176 |
Interactive opening tree from all 36 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Rybajlak's chess games?
36 games by Igor Rybajlak, from Jul 2004 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 Rybajlak has played.
What does Igor Rybajlak play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Igor Rybajlak opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Rybajlak answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Rybajlak play as White?
As White, Igor Rybajlak's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Rybajlak play as Black?
As Black, Igor Rybajlak most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Igor Rybajlak's FIDE rating?
Igor Rybajlak is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Igor Rybajlak played?
Our database contains 36 games by Igor Rybajlak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Rybajlak?
36 games by Igor Rybajlak 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.