Prepare against Anton Koval
Slovakia · World #23,770 classical · FIDE ID 14902931
Our database contains 322 games by Anton Koval, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Koval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Koval 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 | 2,027 | 2,216 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,188 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,067 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 103 | 108 | 111 | 32.0% |
| As White | 167 | 61 | 51 | 55 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 155 | 42 | 57 | 56 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Koval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Koval's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 89.8% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Koval usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 60.3% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 32.1% | 32.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 61.7% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 38.3% | 55.6% |
Anton Koval's chess games
All 322 games by Anton Koval in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 103 wins, 108 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/10/10 | 41.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 3/10/12 | 12.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A60 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jan Banas | 2,420 | chT2-SVK 9697 | D78 |
| Jan 1996 | Pavol Pcola | 2,415 | ch-SVK Open | E19 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Martiska | 2,320 | chT2-SVK 9697 | D05 |
| Nov 2010 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,315 | chT-SVK 1011 | B12 |
| Jan 2012 | Norbert Zambor | 2,296 | chT2D-SVK 1112 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 64 | 31 | 2,133 |
| ch-SVK | 1988 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 10 | 2,322 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,985 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,976 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,148 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Koval's chess games?
322 games by Anton Koval, from Apr 2003 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 Anton Koval has played.
What does Anton Koval play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Anton Koval opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Koval answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Anton Koval play as White?
As White, Anton Koval's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Koval play as Black?
As Black, Anton Koval most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (25 games, 12.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Anton Koval's FIDE rating?
Anton Koval is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Anton Koval played?
Our database contains 322 games by Anton Koval, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 108 draws, 111 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Koval?
322 games by Anton Koval 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.