Prepare against Ivan Foglar
Slovakia · World #24,737 classical · FIDE ID 14911639
Our database contains 205 games by Ivan Foglar, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Foglar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Foglar 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 | 2,020 | 2,073 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,985 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 43 | 98 | 64 | 21.0% |
| As White | 107 | 25 | 46 | 36 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 98 | 18 | 52 | 28 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Foglar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Foglar's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 100.0% | 44.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Foglar usually continues a3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Foglar usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Foglar usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 98.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 76.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Ivan Foglar's chess games
All 205 games by Ivan Foglar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 43 wins, 98 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/11/11 | 24.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Robert Fiacan | 2,180 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | C42 |
| Mar 2011 | Juraj Lazo | 2,143 | chT2D-SVK 10/11 | E81 |
| Nov 2006 | Szemjon Najgebauer | 2,100 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | D43 |
| Feb 2006 | Andrej Sutak | 2,082 | chT-SVK 2D 0506 | C50 |
| Mar 2019 | Pavol Garancovsky | 2,078 | chT2D-SVK 1819 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,938 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,014 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,972 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Foglar's chess games?
205 games by Ivan Foglar, from Jul 2006 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 Ivan Foglar has played.
What does Ivan Foglar play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Ivan Foglar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Foglar answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ivan Foglar play as White?
As White, Ivan Foglar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Foglar play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Foglar most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Ivan Foglar's FIDE rating?
Ivan Foglar is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ivan Foglar played?
Our database contains 205 games by Ivan Foglar, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 98 draws, 64 losses (21.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Foglar?
205 games by Ivan Foglar 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.