Prepare against Jozef Paluch
Slovakia · World #39,001 classical · FIDE ID 14910233
Our database contains 94 games by Jozef Paluch, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Paluch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Paluch 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 | 1,940 | 2,022 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 38 | 19 | 37 | 40.4% |
| As White | 48 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Paluch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Paluch's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 25 | 52.1% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 27.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 52% of White games, 64.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Paluch usually continues Bg2 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Paluch usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Paluch usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Paluch usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Paluch usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Paluch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 70.8% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Jozef Paluch's chess games
All 94 games by Jozef Paluch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 38 wins, 19 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Jan Feco | 2,075 | chT2-SVK 0304 | C62 |
| Nov 2009 | Ivan Uhrincat | 2,069 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | A11 |
| Feb 2009 | Juraj Kubis | 2,067 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | B01 |
| Feb 2007 | Jan Valuska | 2,059 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | A84 |
| Jan 2003 | Peter Stupak | 2,031 | chT2-SVK 0304 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,068 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| chT2C-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,957 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,882 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Paluch's chess games?
94 games by Jozef Paluch, from Jul 2007 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 Paluch has played.
What does Jozef Paluch play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jozef Paluch opens with 1.g3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Paluch answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jozef Paluch play as White?
As White, Jozef Paluch's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Paluch play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Paluch most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jozef Paluch's FIDE rating?
Jozef Paluch is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jozef Paluch played?
Our database contains 94 games by Jozef Paluch, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 19 draws, 37 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Paluch?
94 games by Jozef Paluch 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.