Prepare against Jozef Federic
FM · Slovakia · World #6,759 classical · FIDE ID 14910659
When preparing against Jozef Federic, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 503 games by Jozef Federic, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Federic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Federic 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 | 2,230 | 2,349 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,330 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 503 | 179 | 188 | 136 | 35.6% |
| As White | 260 | 103 | 97 | 60 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 243 | 76 | 91 | 76 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Federic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Federic's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 223 | 85.8% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 6.5% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Federic usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Federic usually continues c4 (73.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Federic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Federic usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Federic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Federic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 94.0% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 81.3% | 40.2% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Jozef Federic's chess games
All 503 games by Jozef Federic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 179 wins, 188 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 17/15/10 | 40.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 36 | 11/17/8 | 30.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 18/15/15 | 37.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 41 | 10/21/10 | 24.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Milan Pacher | 2,431 | chT-SVK 1415 | A43 |
| May 2011 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,429 | chT-SVK 1011 | B22 |
| Dec 2016 | Zoltan Varga | 2,411 | chT-SVK 1617 | B40 |
| Jan 2013 | Eduard Hagara | 2,410 | chT-SVK 1213 | D04 |
| Jan 2016 | Stefan Mazur | 2,383 | chT-SVK 1516 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 27 | 18 | 2,256 |
| chT1W-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,224 |
| chT-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,274 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,189 |
| chT-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,273 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Federic's chess games?
503 games by Jozef Federic, from Jul 2004 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 Jozef Federic has played.
What does Jozef Federic play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Jozef Federic opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Federic answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jozef Federic play as White?
As White, Jozef Federic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Catalan (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Federic play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Federic most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Jozef Federic's FIDE rating?
Jozef Federic is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Jozef Federic played?
Our database contains 503 games by Jozef Federic, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 188 draws, 136 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Federic?
503 games by Jozef Federic 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.