Prepare against Igor Paholok
CHE · World #72,320 classical · FIDE ID 1338951
When preparing against Igor Paholok, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (79%).
Our database contains 70 games by Igor Paholok, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Paholok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor 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 | 1,813 | 1,829 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,824 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,689 | 1,807 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 21 | 6 | 43 | 30.0% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Paholok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Paholok's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Paholok usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Paholok usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Paholok usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Paholok usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Paholok usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Paholok usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 78.6% | 18.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Igor Paholok's chess games
All 70 games by Igor Paholok in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Michaela Svobodova | 1,975 | Piestany Slovakia Open | C16 |
| Jul 2025 | R Peter | 1,915 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | C01 |
| Jul 2021 | Stefan Marsina | 1,883 | Piestany Slovakia Open | A85 |
| Jul 2026 | Lachat,Pierre | 1,876 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Bernhard Rohde | 1,834 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,815 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,872 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,704 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,881 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,762 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,591 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Paholok's chess games?
70 games by Igor Paholok, from May 2017 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 Igor Paholok has played.
What does Igor Paholok play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Igor Paholok opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.b4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Paholok answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Igor Paholok play as White?
As White, Igor Paholok's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Paholok play as Black?
As Black, Igor Paholok most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Igor Paholok's FIDE rating?
Igor Paholok is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,689 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Igor Paholok played?
Our database contains 70 games by Igor Paholok, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 43 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Paholok?
70 games by Igor 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.