Prepare against Jozef Zakovic
Slovakia · World #60,838 classical · FIDE ID 14917726
When preparing against Jozef Zakovic, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 216 games by Jozef Zakovic, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Zakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Zakovic 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 | 1,853 | 1,900 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,844 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 32 | 96 | 88 | 14.8% |
| As White | 103 | 14 | 55 | 34 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 113 | 18 | 41 | 54 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Zakovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Zakovic's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 98.1% | 40.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 40.1% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Zakovic usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Zakovic usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zakovic usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Zakovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| b6 | 6 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 28.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Jozef Zakovic's chess games
All 216 games by Jozef Zakovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 32 wins, 96 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 0/8/5 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Vladimir Kalousek | 2,120 | ch-SVK | B74 |
| Nov 2019 | Jozef Vyhlidal | 2,042 | chT3B2-SVK 1920 | A27 |
| Jul 1998 | Dusan Orgon | 2,020 | ch-SVK | A45 |
| Apr 2022 | Rastislav Nikel | 1,980 | chT2B-SVK 2122 | C56 |
| Feb 2020 | Tomas Beres | 1,977 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2002 | 17 | 5 | 2,025 |
| chT2B-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,695 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,771 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,764 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,927 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,742 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Zakovic's chess games?
216 games by Jozef Zakovic, from Oct 2007 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 Jozef Zakovic has played.
What does Jozef Zakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jozef Zakovic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Zakovic answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jozef Zakovic play as White?
As White, Jozef Zakovic's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Zakovic play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Zakovic most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Jozef Zakovic's FIDE rating?
Jozef Zakovic is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jozef Zakovic played?
Our database contains 216 games by Jozef Zakovic, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 96 draws, 88 losses (14.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Zakovic?
216 games by Jozef Zakovic 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.