Prepare against Jozef Hemala
Slovakia · World #73,213 classical · FIDE ID 14908123
When preparing against Jozef Hemala, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jozef Hemala, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Hemala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Hemala 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 | 1,811 | 1,986 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,788 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 30.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Hemala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Hemala's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hemala usually continues h3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hemala usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hemala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jozef Hemala's chess games
All 39 games by Jozef Hemala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Pavol Palider | 1,977 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | B06 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Faber | 1,885 | chT-SVK 2C 2223 | A30 |
| Oct 2017 | Marian Korencik | 1,876 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | D02 |
| Mar 2017 | Marek Ihnat | 1,777 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | D02 |
| Dec 2016 | Tomas Brnusak | 1,699 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,781 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,635 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,767 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,649 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,819 |
| chT2C-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1,944 |
| Liptovske Sliace Open 14th | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Hemala's chess games?
39 games by Jozef Hemala, from Oct 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 Jozef Hemala has played.
What does Jozef Hemala play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jozef Hemala opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Hemala answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jozef Hemala play as White?
As White, Jozef Hemala's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Hemala play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Hemala most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jozef Hemala's FIDE rating?
Jozef Hemala is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jozef Hemala played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jozef Hemala, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Hemala?
39 games by Jozef Hemala 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.