Prepare against Dusan Pales
Slovakia · World #37,964 classical · FIDE ID 14906244
When preparing against Dusan Pales, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 121 games by Dusan Pales, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dusan Pales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusan Pales 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 | 1,946 | 2,062 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,931 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 27.3% |
| As White | 51 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 70 | 19 | 19 | 32 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusan Pales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusan Pales's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 47.1% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 37.3% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 29.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pales usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pales usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Pales usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pales usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pales usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Pales usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 54.8% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 52.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Dusan Pales's chess games
All 121 games by Dusan Pales in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 33 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Juraj Lenhart | 2,163 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B50 |
| Jan 2000 | Martin Janos | 2,158 | chB-SVK Open | A39 |
| Jun 2010 | Milan Szitkey | 2,141 | ch-SVK Seniors-B | D13 |
| Dec 2009 | Ondrej Lancz | 2,134 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | A39 |
| Oct 2008 | Antal Torotto | 2,133 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,122 |
| chB-SVK Open | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,842 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusan Pales's chess games?
121 games by Dusan Pales, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Dusan Pales has played.
What does Dusan Pales play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Dusan Pales opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusan Pales answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dusan Pales play as White?
As White, Dusan Pales's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusan Pales play as Black?
As Black, Dusan Pales most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Dusan Pales's FIDE rating?
Dusan Pales is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Dusan Pales played?
Our database contains 121 games by Dusan Pales, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusan Pales?
121 games by Dusan Pales 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.