Prepare against Rastislav Briestensky
FM · Slovakia · World #6,124 classical · FIDE ID 14900394
When preparing against Rastislav Briestensky, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Rastislav Briestensky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rastislav Briestensky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rastislav Briestensky 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 | 2,244 | 2,383 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,343 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,421 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 126 | 71 | 83 | 45.0% |
| As White | 139 | 75 | 33 | 31 | 54.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 51 | 38 | 52 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rastislav Briestensky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rastislav Briestensky's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 66.2% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 40 | 28.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Briestensky usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Briestensky usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Briestensky usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Briestensky usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Briestensky usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Briestensky usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 40.5% | 61.7% |
| d6 | 28 | 37.8% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 14.9% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 45.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
Rastislav Briestensky's chess games
All 280 games by Rastislav Briestensky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 126 wins, 71 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Orest Gritsak | 2,548 | ch-EU rapid | B44 |
| Nov 2018 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,430 | chT-SVK 1819 | E32 |
| Jul 2024 | Jon L Arnason | 2,421 | WchT Seniors 50 | A31 |
| Feb 2019 | Karol Motuz | 2,367 | chT1W-SVK 1819 | A30 |
| Sep 2011 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,348 | Tatry Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,291 |
| chT-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| chT-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,281 |
| chT-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
| chT-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,420 |
| chT-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rastislav Briestensky's chess games?
280 games by Rastislav Briestensky, from Apr 2003 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 Rastislav Briestensky has played.
What does Rastislav Briestensky play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Rastislav Briestensky opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rastislav Briestensky answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Rastislav Briestensky play as White?
As White, Rastislav Briestensky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rastislav Briestensky play as Black?
As Black, Rastislav Briestensky most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Rastislav Briestensky's FIDE rating?
Rastislav Briestensky is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Rastislav Briestensky played?
Our database contains 280 games by Rastislav Briestensky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 71 draws, 83 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rastislav Briestensky?
280 games by Rastislav Briestensky 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.