Prepare against Jozef Hovan
Slovakia · World #104,709 classical · FIDE ID 14911140
When preparing against Jozef Hovan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jozef Hovan, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Hovan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Hovan 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 | 1,999 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 8 | 30 | 26.9% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Hovan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Hovan's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hovan usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hovan usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hovan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Jozef Hovan's chess games
All 52 games by Jozef Hovan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Tomas Danada | 2,248 | Kosice Kotan Memorial | E61 |
| Nov 2005 | Cyril Cehelsky | 1,995 | chT-SVK 2D 0506 | A22 |
| Mar 2014 | Maros Kandrac | 1,878 | chT-SVK 2D 1314 | B23 |
| May 2011 | Jan Marcek | 1,791 | ch-SVK Seniors A | D30 |
| May 2011 | Milan Vinarcik | 1,754 | ch-SVK Seniors A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2015 | 20 | 7 | 1,709 |
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,882 |
| chT2D-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,727 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,936 |
| Kosice Kotan Memorial | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,252 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,278 |
| chT2D-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2,084 |
| chT1E-SVK 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Hovan's chess games?
52 games by Jozef Hovan, from Nov 2009 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 Hovan has played.
What does Jozef Hovan play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jozef Hovan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Hovan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jozef Hovan play as White?
As White, Jozef Hovan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Hovan play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Hovan most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jozef Hovan's FIDE rating?
Jozef Hovan is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jozef Hovan played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jozef Hovan, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Hovan?
52 games by Jozef Hovan 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.