Prepare against Vojtech Istok
Slovakia · World #28,323 classical · FIDE ID 14915910
Our database contains 70 games by Vojtech Istok, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vojtech Istok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vojtech Istok 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 | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,976 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 35.7% |
| As White | 37 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vojtech Istok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vojtech Istok's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 45.9% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 40.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Istok usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Istok usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Istok usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Istok usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Istok usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Istok usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 91.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Vojtech Istok's chess games
All 70 games by Vojtech Istok in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Teodor Holtman | 2,238 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A04 |
| Jul 2016 | Zoltan Vargyas | 2,122 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A04 |
| Jul 2013 | Rudolf Toma | 2,068 | ch-SVK Open | B32 |
| Jul 2018 | Radoslav Panko | 2,049 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A45 |
| Jul 2017 | Jozef Iglar | 1,925 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,965 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2002 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,590 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,029 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2000 | 3 | 1 | – |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vojtech Istok's chess games?
70 games by Vojtech Istok, from Jan 2007 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 Vojtech Istok has played.
What does Vojtech Istok play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Vojtech Istok opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vojtech Istok answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Vojtech Istok play as White?
As White, Vojtech Istok's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vojtech Istok play as Black?
As Black, Vojtech Istok most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Vojtech Istok's FIDE rating?
Vojtech Istok is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vojtech Istok played?
Our database contains 70 games by Vojtech Istok, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vojtech Istok?
70 games by Vojtech Istok 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.