Prepare against Tibor Cajka
Slovakia · World #5,892 classical · FIDE ID 14912546
When preparing against Tibor Cajka, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 407 games by Tibor Cajka, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Cajka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Cajka 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 | 2,250 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,166 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,163 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 157 | 109 | 141 | 38.6% |
| As White | 212 | 88 | 59 | 65 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 195 | 69 | 50 | 76 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Cajka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Cajka's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 73.1% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 26 | 12.3% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.1% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 3.3% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Cajka usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cajka usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cajka usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Cajka usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cajka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Cajka usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 60.6% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| c6 | 15 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 60.8% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.6% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Tibor Cajka's chess games
All 407 games by Tibor Cajka 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: 157 wins, 109 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 36 | 17/9/10 | 47.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Petr Bazant | 2,403 | Stare Mesto Open | B29 |
| Aug 2008 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,310 | Stare Mesto Open | B15 |
| Nov 2022 | Norbert Zambor | 2,272 | ch-SVK Amateurs | B06 |
| Dec 2023 | Alois Lanc | 2,247 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B63 |
| Feb 2013 | Martin Janos | 2,230 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2012 | 30 | 16 | 2,176 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2007 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,613 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2022 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,932 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 8 | 2,159 |
| ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,210 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Cajka's chess games?
407 games by Tibor Cajka, 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 Tibor Cajka has played.
What does Tibor Cajka play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Tibor Cajka opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Cajka answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tibor Cajka play as White?
As White, Tibor Cajka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Cajka play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Cajka most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Tibor Cajka's FIDE rating?
Tibor Cajka is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tibor Cajka played?
Our database contains 407 games by Tibor Cajka, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 109 draws, 141 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Cajka?
407 games by Tibor Cajka 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.