Prepare against Dominik Beres
Slovakia · World #26,788 classical · FIDE ID 14905230
When preparing against Dominik Beres, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Dominik Beres, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Beres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Beres 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 | 2,006 | 2,130 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,103 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,958 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 104 | 56 | 101 | 39.8% |
| As White | 126 | 52 | 30 | 44 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 52 | 26 | 57 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Beres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Beres's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 80.5% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 24 | 19.5% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Beres usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Beres usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Beres usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Beres usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Beres usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Beres usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 34 | 58.6% | 39.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 13.8% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Dominik Beres's chess games
All 261 games by Dominik Beres in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 104 wins, 56 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 10/5/17 | 31.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Michal Kujovic | 2,285 | chT1W-SVK 9798 | A02 |
| Feb 2017 | Zoltan Janko | 2,246 | chT2B-SVK 1617 | B47 |
| Dec 2005 | Jeno Bardossi | 2,194 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | E86 |
| Oct 2013 | Peter Jancovic | 2,186 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | B50 |
| Nov 2010 | Pavol Hanko | 2,179 | chT1W-SVK 1011 | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1991 | 11 | 4 | 2,135 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,917 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,866 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| chT1W-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,172 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Beres's chess games?
261 games by Dominik Beres, from Jul 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 Dominik Beres has played.
What does Dominik Beres play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Dominik Beres opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Beres answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dominik Beres play as White?
As White, Dominik Beres's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Beres play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Beres most often plays: Pirc Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Dominik Beres's FIDE rating?
Dominik Beres is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Dominik Beres played?
Our database contains 261 games by Dominik Beres, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 56 draws, 101 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Beres?
261 games by Dominik Beres 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.