Prepare against Jakub Koval
Slovakia · World #17,230 classical · FIDE ID 14933993
Our database contains 231 games by Jakub Koval, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Koval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub 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 | 2,083 | 2,163 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,089 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 95 | 55 | 81 | 41.1% |
| As White | 122 | 54 | 32 | 36 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 109 | 41 | 23 | 45 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Koval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Koval's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 54.9% | 62.7% |
| b3 | 20 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 10.7% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.7% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Koval usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Koval usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Koval usually continues Bb2 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Koval usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Koval usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 38.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Jakub Koval's chess games
All 231 games by Jakub Koval in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 95 wins, 55 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Richard Turcan | 2,295 | Slovak Hybrid Teams | A01 |
| May 2021 | Dusan Schwarz | 2,291 | Slovak Hybrid Teams | A65 |
| Jun 2021 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,288 | ch-SVK Rapid | A30 |
| May 2021 | Erno Molnar | 2,240 | Slovak Hybrid Teams | B51 |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Petran | 2,231 | ch-SVK Rapid | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2017 | 17 | 9 | 1,963 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,069 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,972 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Koval's chess games?
231 games by Jakub Koval, from May 2013 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 Jakub Koval has played.
What does Jakub Koval play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Jakub Koval opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Koval answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jakub Koval play as White?
As White, Jakub Koval's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Koval play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Koval most often plays: Dutch Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Jakub Koval's FIDE rating?
Jakub Koval is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Jakub Koval played?
Our database contains 231 games by Jakub Koval, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 55 draws, 81 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Koval?
231 games by Jakub 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.