Prepare against Ladislav Zentko
Slovakia · World #114,312 classical · FIDE ID 14906651
When preparing against Ladislav Zentko, expect 1.Nf3 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 98 games by Ladislav Zentko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Zentko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Zentko 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 | 1,689 | 2,024 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,652 | 1,708 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 31 | 16 | 51 | 31.6% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 14 | 10 | 30 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 79.5% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Zentko usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zentko usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zentko usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Zentko usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Zentko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 96.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Ladislav Zentko's chess games
All 98 games by Ladislav Zentko 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Ivan Janos | 2,254 | Tatry Open | C41 |
| Jul 2010 | Lubomir Kovac | 2,199 | ch-SVK Open B | D55 |
| Jun 1999 | Tamas Szegi | 2,092 | Dunajska Streda Open | C41 |
| Jul 2010 | Peter Spik | 2,046 | ch-SVK Open B | D53 |
| Jun 1999 | Stefan Svonavec | 2,045 | Dunajska Streda Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stary Smokovec Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,629 |
| Dunajska Streda Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,350 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,689 |
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Zentko's chess games?
98 games by Ladislav Zentko, 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 Ladislav Zentko has played.
What does Ladislav Zentko play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Ladislav Zentko opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Zentko answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Zentko play as White?
As White, Ladislav Zentko's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Zentko play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Zentko most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Ladislav Zentko's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Zentko is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,652 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ladislav Zentko played?
Our database contains 98 games by Ladislav Zentko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 51 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Zentko?
98 games by Ladislav Zentko 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.