Prepare against Igor Travenec
Slovakia · World #14,119 classical · FIDE ID 14900700
Our database contains 245 games by Igor Travenec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Travenec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Travenec 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 | 2,115 | 2,240 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 80 | 104 | 61 | 32.7% |
| As White | 125 | 45 | 57 | 23 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 35 | 47 | 38 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Travenec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Travenec's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 97.6% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Travenec usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Travenec usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Travenec usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Travenec usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Travenec usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 96.4% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 46.5% |
Igor Travenec's chess games
All 245 games by Igor Travenec 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: 80 wins, 104 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Alois Lanc | 2,435 | chT-SVK | B85 |
| Jan 1994 | Michal Konopka | 2,425 | chT-SVK | E07 |
| Jan 2000 | Peter Petran | 2,324 | chT1W-SVK 0001 | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Martiska | 2,320 | chT2-SVK 9697 | B15 |
| Jan 1991 | Timo Pirttimaki | 2,295 | 7th Cappelle Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1996 | 49 | 27.5 | 2,305 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 7 | 2,280 |
| chT2-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| chT1W-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,334 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,173 |
| chT-SVK 1W 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Travenec's chess games?
245 games by Igor Travenec, 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 Travenec has played.
What does Igor Travenec play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Igor Travenec opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Travenec answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Travenec play as White?
As White, Igor Travenec's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Travenec play as Black?
As Black, Igor Travenec most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Igor Travenec's FIDE rating?
Igor Travenec is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Igor Travenec played?
Our database contains 245 games by Igor Travenec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 104 draws, 61 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Travenec?
245 games by Igor Travenec 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.