Prepare against Rastislav Zigo
Slovakia · World #38,128 classical · FIDE ID 14902087
Our database contains 42 games by Rastislav Zigo, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rastislav Zigo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rastislav Zigo 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 | 1,944 | 2,011 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,985 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,983 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rastislav Zigo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rastislav Zigo's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 67.6% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Zigo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zigo usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Zigo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Zigo usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Rastislav Zigo's chess games
All 42 games by Rastislav Zigo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Lorant Meszaros | 1,953 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | C90 |
| Jan 2016 | Anton Mihalik | 1,947 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | B24 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Lopatievov | 1,936 | chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | A28 |
| Oct 2015 | Zdenek Vogl | 1,906 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | B83 |
| Oct 2016 | Marian Henc | 1,884 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,892 |
| chB-SVK Open | 2002 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,075 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,036 |
| chT1W-SVK 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rastislav Zigo's chess games?
42 games by Rastislav Zigo, from Oct 2012 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 Zigo has played.
What does Rastislav Zigo play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Rastislav Zigo opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rastislav Zigo answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Rastislav Zigo play as White?
As White, Rastislav Zigo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rastislav Zigo play as Black?
As Black, Rastislav Zigo most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Rastislav Zigo's FIDE rating?
Rastislav Zigo is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Rastislav Zigo played?
Our database contains 42 games by Rastislav Zigo, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rastislav Zigo?
42 games by Rastislav Zigo 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.