Prepare against Robert Zahorsky
Slovakia · World #44,703 classical · FIDE ID 14910420
Our database contains 245 games by Robert Zahorsky, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Zahorsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Zahorsky 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 | 1,915 | 1,996 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,919 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,919 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 48 | 142 | 55 | 19.6% |
| As White | 115 | 26 | 68 | 21 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 130 | 22 | 74 | 34 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Zahorsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Zahorsky's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 63.5% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 40 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Zahorsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zahorsky usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Zahorsky usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zahorsky usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zahorsky usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zahorsky usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 70.6% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 29.4% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Robert Zahorsky's chess games
All 245 games by Robert Zahorsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 48 wins, 142 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 2/15/3 | 10.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/13/2 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D64 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 0/12/4 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 0/7/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Igor Bisco | 2,165 | chT1W-SVK 9798 | A22 |
| Feb 2013 | Miroslav Bielik | 2,147 | chT2B-SVK 1213 | A43 |
| May 2007 | Janos Horvath | 2,097 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | A40 |
| Mar 2014 | Anton Marko | 2,079 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | A12 |
| Feb 2006 | Marian Mikusik | 2,078 | chT2B-SVK 0506 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,974 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1991 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-SVK | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,318 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,249 |
| chT1W-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Zahorsky's chess games?
245 games by Robert Zahorsky, from Jul 2006 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 Robert Zahorsky has played.
What does Robert Zahorsky play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Robert Zahorsky opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Zahorsky answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Robert Zahorsky play as White?
As White, Robert Zahorsky's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Zahorsky play as Black?
As Black, Robert Zahorsky most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Robert Zahorsky's FIDE rating?
Robert Zahorsky is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Robert Zahorsky played?
Our database contains 245 games by Robert Zahorsky, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 142 draws, 55 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Zahorsky?
245 games by Robert Zahorsky 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.