Prepare against Adam Paholok
Slovakia · World #57,218 classical · FIDE ID 14958660
Our database contains 65 games by Adam Paholok, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam Paholok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Paholok 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 | 1,866 | 1,896 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,713 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,711 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 32 | 4 | 29 | 49.2% |
| As White | 31 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 67.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Paholok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Paholok's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 51.6% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 81.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Paholok usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Paholok usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Paholok usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (77% of these games) — Paholok usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Paholok usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Paholok usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 52.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Adam Paholok's chess games
All 65 games by Adam Paholok in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Lukas Strapec | 1,842 | ch-SVK U14 | C02 |
| May 2021 | Antonio Schneider | 1,770 | San Bernardino Spring Open | B06 |
| Apr 2023 | Lukas Gay | 1,622 | ch-SVK U14 | D05 |
| May 2022 | Kristof Visvader | 1,607 | ch-SVK U14 | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Muhamad Mody Qasem | 1,458 | ch-EU U10 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,591 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2019 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,279 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,113 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,205 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,367 |
| San Bernardino Spring Open | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,776 |
| Locarno Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,493 |
| Wohlen Open 1st | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Paholok's chess games?
65 games by Adam Paholok, from Mar 2018 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 Adam Paholok has played.
What does Adam Paholok play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Adam Paholok opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Paholok answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Adam Paholok play as White?
As White, Adam Paholok's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Paholok play as Black?
As Black, Adam Paholok most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Adam Paholok's FIDE rating?
Adam Paholok is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Adam Paholok played?
Our database contains 65 games by Adam Paholok, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Paholok?
65 games by Adam Paholok 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.