Prepare against Jaroslav Piovar
Slovakia · World #104,710 classical · FIDE ID 14927004
When preparing against Jaroslav Piovar, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 107 games by Jaroslav Piovar, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Piovar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Piovar 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 | 1,716 | 1,782 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 1,725 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 21 | 28 | 58 | 19.6% |
| As White | 58 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Piovar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Piovar's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 100.0% | 36.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Piovar usually continues c4 (34.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Piovar usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Piovar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Jaroslav Piovar's chess games
All 107 games by Jaroslav Piovar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 21 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Robert Jakab | 1,916 | chT-SVK 2C 2324 | B33 |
| Apr 2022 | Marek Durovka | 1,827 | chT2C-SVK 2122 | D15 |
| Jan 2013 | Matthew R Wilson | 1,827 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Daniel Gazo | 1,764 | chT-SVK 2C 2324 | E76 |
| Jul 2013 | Marian Surka | 1,746 | ch-SVK Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 27 | 8.5 | 1,450 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,709 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,647 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,601 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,625 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,349 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,722 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,542 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Piovar's chess games?
107 games by Jaroslav Piovar, from Jan 2011 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 Jaroslav Piovar has played.
What does Jaroslav Piovar play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Piovar opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Piovar answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Piovar play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Piovar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Piovar play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Piovar most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Jaroslav Piovar's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Piovar is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,725 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jaroslav Piovar played?
Our database contains 107 games by Jaroslav Piovar, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Piovar?
107 games by Jaroslav Piovar 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.