Prepare against Ivan Valent
Slovakia · World #14,575 classical · FIDE ID 14901749
When preparing against Ivan Valent, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Ivan Valent, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Valent's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Valent 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 | 2,110 | 2,245 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,221 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,190 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 76 | 92 | 64 | 32.8% |
| As White | 114 | 38 | 43 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 118 | 38 | 49 | 31 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Valent's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Valent's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 96.5% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Valent usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Valent usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Valent usually continues d3 (63.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Valent usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Valent usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 86.9% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 89.5% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Ivan Valent's chess games
All 232 games by Ivan Valent 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: 76 wins, 92 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A55 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,386 | chT-SVK 0203 | B51 |
| Jan 2009 | David Varga | 2,270 | chT1W-SVK 0809 | A08 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Kalisky | 2,245 | chT-SVK 9899 | C30 |
| Jan 1999 | Radomir Hacik | 2,240 | chT-SVK 9899 | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Imrich Cervenka | 2,235 | chT-SVK 9596 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 24 | 15 | 2,270 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1990 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,269 |
| chT1W-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,099 |
| chT-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,091 |
| chT-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,344 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Valent's chess games?
232 games by Ivan Valent, 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 Ivan Valent has played.
What does Ivan Valent play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Ivan Valent opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Valent answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ivan Valent play as White?
As White, Ivan Valent's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Valent play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Valent most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ivan Valent's FIDE rating?
Ivan Valent is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Ivan Valent played?
Our database contains 232 games by Ivan Valent, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 92 draws, 64 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Valent?
232 games by Ivan Valent 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.