Prepare against Jozef Havran
Slovakia · World #78,999 classical · FIDE ID 14907402
When preparing against Jozef Havran, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 55 games by Jozef Havran, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Havran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Havran 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 | 1,793 | 2,001 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 10.9% |
| As White | 32 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 15.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 4.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Havran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Havran's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Havran usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Havran usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Havran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Havran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 6.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
Jozef Havran's chess games
All 55 games by Jozef Havran in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 6 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Hefka | 2,493 | chT2-SVK 9596 | E92 |
| Jan 2007 | Miroslav Krajcovic | 1,573 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,833 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,898 |
| chT3B-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 1 | – |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,748 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Havran's chess games?
55 games by Jozef Havran, from Jan 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 Havran has played.
What does Jozef Havran play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jozef Havran opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Havran answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games).
What openings does Jozef Havran play as White?
As White, Jozef Havran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Havran play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Havran most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jozef Havran's FIDE rating?
Jozef Havran is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jozef Havran played?
Our database contains 55 games by Jozef Havran, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (10.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Havran?
55 games by Jozef Havran 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.