Prepare against Igor Skreko
Slovakia · World #7,353 classical · FIDE ID 14959704
When preparing against Igor Skreko, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Igor Skreko, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Skreko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Skreko 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 | 2,218 | 2,269 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,140 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,178 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 148 | 79 | 122 | 42.4% |
| As White | 163 | 77 | 35 | 51 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 186 | 71 | 44 | 71 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Skreko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Skreko's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 81.6% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 9.8% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 6.7% | 63.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Skreko usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Skreko usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Skreko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Skreko usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Skreko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Skreko usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 96.9% | 50.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 90.8% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Igor Skreko's chess games
All 349 games by Igor Skreko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Aug 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: 148 wins, 79 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 22/11/17 | 44.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Milan Pacher | 2,388 | chT-SVK 2324 | D94 |
| Aug 2024 | Iwo Karolczuk | 2,356 | ch-EU U18 Rapid | B86 |
| Jul 2025 | Robert Ernst | 2,334 | Slovakia Chess Open | B90 |
| Nov 2023 | Matic Lavrencic | 2,316 | Wch U16 | D35 |
| Jul 2025 | Petro Golubka | 2,316 | Slovakia Chess Open | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 18 | 15 | 2,180 |
| Skalica Open | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 2,090 |
| ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Skreko's chess games?
349 games by Igor Skreko, from Jan 2018 to Aug 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 Skreko has played.
What does Igor Skreko play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Igor Skreko opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Skreko answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Igor Skreko play as White?
As White, Igor Skreko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Skreko play as Black?
As Black, Igor Skreko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Igor Skreko's FIDE rating?
Igor Skreko is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Igor Skreko played?
Our database contains 349 games by Igor Skreko, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 79 draws, 122 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Skreko?
349 games by Igor Skreko 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.