Prepare against Lubomir Ftacnik
GM · Slovakia · World #1,556 classical · FIDE ID 14900017
Our database contains 3,699 games by Lubomir Ftacnik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lubomir Ftacnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubomir Ftacnik 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 | 2,407 | 2,612 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,465 | 2,554 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,556 | 2,556 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,699 | 1,338 | 1,789 | 572 | 36.2% |
| As White | 1,871 | 807 | 849 | 215 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 1,828 | 531 | 940 | 357 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubomir Ftacnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubomir Ftacnik's side.
First moves as White (1,870 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 935 | 50.0% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 671 | 35.9% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 256 | 13.7% | 70.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 0.4% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Ftacnik usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ftacnik usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ftacnik usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ftacnik usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ftacnik usually continues d4 (58.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ftacnik usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (828 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 651 | 78.6% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 139 | 16.8% | 53.2% |
| g6 | 38 | 4.6% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (602 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 578 | 96.0% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 1.7% | 65.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 0.8% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Lubomir Ftacnik's chess games
All 3,699 games by Lubomir Ftacnik 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: 1,338 wins, 1,789 draws, 572 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 236 | 123/84/29 | 52.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 228 | 84/116/28 | 36.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 218 | 88/107/23 | 40.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 189 | 75/95/19 | 39.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 140 | 52/71/17 | 37.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 115 | 36/69/10 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 94 | 44/41/9 | 46.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 84 | 34/39/11 | 40.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 73 | 46/22/5 | 63.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 58 | 16/36/6 | 27.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 365 | 123/160/82 | 33.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 272 | 67/138/67 | 24.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 184 | 45/112/27 | 24.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 183 | 37/120/26 | 20.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 126 | 32/70/24 | 25.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 82 | 18/42/22 | 22.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 68 | 17/39/12 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 66 | 18/29/19 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 22/33/6 | 36.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 44 | 16/17/11 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,718 | chT-CZE 0910 | D15 |
| Apr 2013 | Alexei Shirov | 2,716 | chT-CZE 1213 | A38 |
| Sep 2020 | David Navara | 2,707 | chT-SVK 1920 | D45 |
| Dec 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,679 | Bundesliga 2007-08 | A29 |
| Feb 2025 | Mi Adams | 2,664 | World Senior Teams +50 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2022 | 91 | 73.5 | 2,518 |
| ch-SVK | 2025 | 64 | 45.5 | 2,607 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 36 | 24 | 2,561 |
| Vienna Open | 1996 | 27 | 18 | 2,605 |
| Haninge | 1990 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,552 |
| Baile Herculane Zonal | 1982 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,527 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,552 |
| New York Open | 1987 | 20 | 12 | 2,561 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zbynek Hracek (30 games) · Sergei Movsesian (25 games) · Igor Stohl (20 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (17 games) · David Navara (17 games) · Predrag Nikolic (16 games) · Jiri Lechtynsky (15 games) · John D M Nunn (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Ftacnik's chess games?
3,699 games by Lubomir Ftacnik, 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 Lubomir Ftacnik has played.
What does Lubomir Ftacnik play on the first move as White?
Across 1,870 games with White in our database, Lubomir Ftacnik opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Ftacnik answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Ftacnik play as White?
As White, Lubomir Ftacnik's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (236 games, 52.1% win rate); Slav Defense (228 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (218 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,871 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Ftacnik play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Ftacnik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (365 games, 33.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (272 games, 24.6% win rate); Indian Defense (184 games, 24.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,828 games.
What is Lubomir Ftacnik's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Ftacnik is currently rated 2,407 in classical chess, 2,465 in rapid and 2,556 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,612 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Lubomir Ftacnik played?
Our database contains 3,699 games by Lubomir Ftacnik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,338 wins, 1,789 draws, 572 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Ftacnik?
3,699 games by Lubomir Ftacnik 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.