Prepare against Juraj Koren
Slovakia · World #109,037 classical · FIDE ID 14941805
When preparing against Juraj Koren, expect 1.e4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 38 games by Juraj Koren, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Koren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj Koren 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 | 1,704 | 1,721 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,639 | 1,639 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 21.1% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Koren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Koren's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 36.8% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Koren usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Koren usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Koren usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Koren usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Koren usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Koren usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Juraj Koren's chess games
All 38 games by Juraj Koren in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Milan Hajtmansky | 1,660 | Ruzomberok Montana Open | A00 |
| Jun 2016 | Karol Hruska | 1,644 | ch-EU Amateur | A00 |
| Jun 2022 | Frantisek Bodnar | 1,394 | Liptovsky Jan Open | C34 |
| Jun 2022 | Michal Carnecky | 1,382 | Liptovsky Jan Open | A22 |
| Jun 2021 | Michal Hudak | 1,212 | Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruzomberok Montana Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,447 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,378 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,561 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,441 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Koren's chess games?
38 games by Juraj Koren, from Jul 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 Juraj Koren has played.
What does Juraj Koren play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Juraj Koren opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.b4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Koren answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Juraj Koren play as White?
As White, Juraj Koren's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Koren play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Koren most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Juraj Koren's FIDE rating?
Juraj Koren is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess, 1,639 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Juraj Koren played?
Our database contains 38 games by Juraj Koren, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Koren?
38 games by Juraj Koren 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.