Prepare against Ivan Oktavec
Slovakia · World #127,371 classical · FIDE ID 14923203
When preparing against Ivan Oktavec, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Ivan Oktavec, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Oktavec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Oktavec 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 | 1,654 | 1,750 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 16 | 18 | 37 | 22.5% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Oktavec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Oktavec's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 23.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Oktavec usually continues Bf4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Oktavec usually continues Bf4 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Oktavec usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Oktavec usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Oktavec usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Ivan Oktavec's chess games
All 71 games by Ivan Oktavec in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 16 | 2/1/13 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Miroslav Barinka | 1,756 | Valasska Bystrice Open | A01 |
| Sep 2015 | Jan Mudry | 1,737 | Valasska Bystrice Open | D00 |
| Sep 2017 | Martin Kominek | 1,701 | Valasska Bystrice Open | A01 |
| Sep 2016 | David Adamcik | 1,578 | Valasska Bystrice Open | E20 |
| Sep 2016 | Dalibor Capil | 1,577 | Valasska Bystrice Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 54 | 20.5 | 1,598 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,511 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,291 |
| Liptovske Sliace Open 14th | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Oktavec's chess games?
71 games by Ivan Oktavec, from Jan 2011 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 Oktavec has played.
What does Ivan Oktavec play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ivan Oktavec opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Oktavec answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ivan Oktavec play as White?
As White, Ivan Oktavec's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Oktavec play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Oktavec most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ivan Oktavec's FIDE rating?
Ivan Oktavec is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ivan Oktavec played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ivan Oktavec, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 18 draws, 37 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Oktavec?
71 games by Ivan Oktavec 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.