Prepare against Igor Sajtlava
Slovakia · World #95,149 classical · FIDE ID 14916622
When preparing against Igor Sajtlava, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Igor Sajtlava, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Sajtlava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Sajtlava 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 | 1,744 | 1,995 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,853 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 38 | 78 | 64 | 21.1% |
| As White | 81 | 16 | 35 | 30 | 19.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 22 | 43 | 34 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Sajtlava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Sajtlava's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 56 | 69.1% | 40.2% |
| d4 | 23 | 28.4% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 40.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sajtlava usually continues Nc3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sajtlava usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sajtlava usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 41.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sajtlava usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Sajtlava usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sajtlava usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 80.0% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 96.2% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Igor Sajtlava's chess games
All 180 games by Igor Sajtlava in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 38 wins, 78 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A35 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Miroslav Lasch | 2,125 | chT2B-SVK 0506 | B53 |
| Oct 2005 | Vojtech Szaraz | 2,065 | chT2B-SVK 0506 | B88 |
| Nov 2014 | Jan Sturc | 2,056 | Piestany Open | D52 |
| Dec 2008 | Peter Jostic | 2,032 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | E87 |
| Nov 2012 | Erno Molnar | 1,947 | Piestany Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 25 | 11 | 1,821 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 22 | 10 | 1,904 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,567 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Sajtlava's chess games?
180 games by Igor Sajtlava, from Jan 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 Sajtlava has played.
What does Igor Sajtlava play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Igor Sajtlava opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Sajtlava answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Igor Sajtlava play as White?
As White, Igor Sajtlava's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Sajtlava play as Black?
As Black, Igor Sajtlava most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Igor Sajtlava's FIDE rating?
Igor Sajtlava is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Igor Sajtlava played?
Our database contains 180 games by Igor Sajtlava, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 78 draws, 64 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Sajtlava?
180 games by Igor Sajtlava 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.