Prepare against Igor Srvatka
CM · Slovakia · World #16,502 classical · FIDE ID 14905175
When preparing against Igor Srvatka, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 389 games by Igor Srvatka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Srvatka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Srvatka 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 | 2,090 | 2,226 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,164 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,168 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 113 | 157 | 119 | 29.0% |
| As White | 197 | 62 | 81 | 54 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 192 | 51 | 76 | 65 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Srvatka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Srvatka's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 51.8% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 88 | 44.7% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Srvatka usually continues c4 (45.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Srvatka usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Srvatka usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Srvatka usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Srvatka usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Srvatka usually continues d4 (79.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 32.2% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 27 | 30.0% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 22 | 24.4% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 11.1% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 42.3% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 29 | 40.8% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Igor Srvatka's chess games
All 389 games by Igor Srvatka 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: 113 wins, 157 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 28 | 7/11/10 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Alois Lanc | 2,399 | chT1W-SVK 1011 | A44 |
| Oct 2008 | Regina Theissl Pokorna | 2,376 | chT1W-SVK 0809 | C48 |
| Jan 2005 | Vladimir Vojtek | 2,370 | chT1W-SVK 0405 | C13 |
| Mar 2007 | Andrej Komora | 2,344 | chT1W-SVK 0607 | C01 |
| Feb 2010 | Libor Havlicek | 2,338 | chT-SVK 0910 | A75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1W-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,105 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,224 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| chT-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,355 |
| chT1W-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,269 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Srvatka's chess games?
389 games by Igor Srvatka, 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 Srvatka has played.
What does Igor Srvatka play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Igor Srvatka opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Srvatka answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Igor Srvatka play as White?
As White, Igor Srvatka's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Srvatka play as Black?
As Black, Igor Srvatka most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Igor Srvatka's FIDE rating?
Igor Srvatka is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Igor Srvatka played?
Our database contains 389 games by Igor Srvatka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 157 draws, 119 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Srvatka?
389 games by Igor Srvatka 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.