Prepare against Ivan Stanko
Slovakia · World #71,850 classical · FIDE ID 14902427
When preparing against Ivan Stanko, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Ivan Stanko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Stanko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Stanko 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 | 1,815 | 2,038 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 74 | 95 | 113 | 26.2% |
| As White | 133 | 38 | 39 | 56 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 149 | 36 | 56 | 57 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Stanko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Stanko's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 94.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Stanko usually continues c3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Stanko usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Stanko usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Stanko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Stanko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Stanko usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 42 | 51.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 35 | 43.2% | 45.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Ivan Stanko's chess games
All 282 games by Ivan Stanko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 74 wins, 95 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 15/10/22 | 31.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 2/9/8 | 10.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Miroslav Malac | 2,155 | Bratislava Open | B31 |
| Jul 2012 | Martin Chlpik | 2,120 | ch-SVK Open B | B22 |
| Jul 2012 | Rudolf Toma | 2,086 | ch-SVK Open B | E20 |
| Jul 2017 | Laszlo Pesztericz | 2,081 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | B00 |
| Oct 2006 | Martin Svrcek | 2,074 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 27 | 14 | 1,686 |
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 24 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,802 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 15 | 4 | 1,915 |
| chT2-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,117 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-SVK | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Stanko's chess games?
282 games by Ivan Stanko, from Apr 2003 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 Ivan Stanko has played.
What does Ivan Stanko play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Ivan Stanko opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Stanko answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Stanko play as White?
As White, Ivan Stanko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Stanko play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Stanko most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Ivan Stanko's FIDE rating?
Ivan Stanko is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ivan Stanko played?
Our database contains 282 games by Ivan Stanko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 95 draws, 113 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Stanko?
282 games by Ivan Stanko 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.