Prepare against Jozef Minarik
Slovakia · World #31,709 classical · FIDE ID 14937050
Our database contains 84 games by Jozef Minarik, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Minarik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Minarik 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 | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 32.1% |
| As White | 42 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 95.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Minarik usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Minarik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Minarik usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Minarik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 22.7% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Jozef Minarik's chess games
All 84 games by Jozef Minarik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 27 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Vladimir Chovanec | 1,983 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B30 |
| Oct 2023 | Anton Mihalik | 1,912 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B23 |
| Feb 2019 | Lajos Both | 1,810 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | E60 |
| Oct 2017 | Peter Planka | 1,807 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | C96 |
| Feb 2018 | Peter Janas | 1,784 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 1,480 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,617 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,047 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,535 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,468 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,691 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Minarik's chess games?
84 games by Jozef Minarik, from Nov 2016 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 Minarik has played.
What does Jozef Minarik play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jozef Minarik opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Minarik answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jozef Minarik play as White?
As White, Jozef Minarik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Minarik play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Minarik most often plays: Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jozef Minarik's FIDE rating?
Jozef Minarik is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jozef Minarik played?
Our database contains 84 games by Jozef Minarik, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Minarik?
84 games by Jozef Minarik 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.