Prepare against Viktor Zigo
Czechia · World #11,720 classical · FIDE ID 305707
Our database contains 341 games by Viktor Zigo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Zigo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor 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 | 2,144 | 2,302 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,252 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,290 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 127 | 143 | 71 | 37.2% |
| As White | 179 | 81 | 65 | 33 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 162 | 46 | 78 | 38 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Zigo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Zigo's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 91.1% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zigo usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zigo usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zigo usually continues d3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zigo usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zigo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zigo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 96.3% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 97.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Viktor Zigo's chess games
All 341 games by Viktor Zigo 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: 127 wins, 143 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 57 | 24/20/13 | 42.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Nana Ioseliani | 2,465 | chT2b-CZE 9596 | B00 |
| Mar 2006 | Roman Chytilek | 2,400 | chT1-CZE East 0506 | D00 |
| Feb 1998 | Miroslaw Jaworski | 2,395 | chT-CZE 9798 | A05 |
| Jan 1996 | Ladislav Jr Stratil | 2,380 | chT-CZE 9596 | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Eduard Prandstetter | 2,370 | chT-CZE 9697 | C98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,978 |
| chT1E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,325 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,275 |
| chT1-CZE East 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,270 |
| chT-CZE 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,225 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-CZE | 1994 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Zigo's chess games?
341 games by Viktor Zigo, 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 Viktor Zigo has played.
What does Viktor Zigo play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Viktor Zigo opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Zigo answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Viktor Zigo play as White?
As White, Viktor Zigo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Zigo play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Zigo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Viktor Zigo's FIDE rating?
Viktor Zigo is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Viktor Zigo played?
Our database contains 341 games by Viktor Zigo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 143 draws, 71 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Zigo?
341 games by Viktor 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.