Prepare against Jozef Vagovsky
Slovakia · World #82,189 classical · FIDE ID 14913054
When preparing against Jozef Vagovsky, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 15.4% over 26 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Jozef Vagovsky, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Vagovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Vagovsky 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 | 1,783 | 2,034 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,803 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 26 | 65 | 72 | 16.0% |
| As White | 83 | 15 | 34 | 34 | 18.1% |
| As Black | 80 | 11 | 31 | 38 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Vagovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Vagovsky's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 90.4% | 36.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.4% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Vagovsky usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Vagovsky usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Vagovsky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Vagovsky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vagovsky usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Vagovsky usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 58.7% | 29.6% |
| c6 | 16 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Jozef Vagovsky's chess games
All 163 games by Jozef Vagovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 4/9/13 | 15.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Martin Cerny | 2,245 | Hlohovec Open | A02 |
| Nov 2005 | Michal Kucera | 1,988 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | C10 |
| Jan 1998 | Anton Galan | 1,960 | chT2A-SVK 9798 | A02 |
| Mar 2007 | Milan Jozefovic | 1,956 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | C11 |
| Dec 2006 | Rudolf Krchnak | 1,950 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 12 | 5 | 1,934 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,809 |
| Hlohovec Open | 1993 | 11 | 3 | 2,070 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 1 | 1,878 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Vagovsky's chess games?
163 games by Jozef Vagovsky, from Jul 2006 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 Vagovsky has played.
What does Jozef Vagovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Jozef Vagovsky opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Vagovsky answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jozef Vagovsky play as White?
As White, Jozef Vagovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Vagovsky play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Vagovsky most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Jozef Vagovsky's FIDE rating?
Jozef Vagovsky is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Jozef Vagovsky played?
Our database contains 163 games by Jozef Vagovsky, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses (16.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Vagovsky?
163 games by Jozef Vagovsky 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.